Major Incident Declared as Kent and Sussex Face Severe Water Crisis
**Households Left Without Water as 'Major Incident' Declared**
**Kent and Sussex Face Water Crisis, Leading to School Closures**
A significant water crisis has struck Kent and Sussex, causing numerous households to lose access to water and several schools to shut down. The situation worsened recently, prompting authorities to declare a "major incident" in response to escalating issues affecting more residential areas and educational institutions over the past 24 hours.
The major incident declaration was made due to the increased strain on water resources. This announcement signifies that more households and settings have been impacted, with officials implementing additional measures to prepare for ongoing disruptions. "A major incident has now been declared on the basis that more households and settings have been impacted in the last 24 hours and because we are putting additional arrangements in place to prepare for further potential disruption," said Linden Kemkaren, the leader overseeing the incident response.
Residents affected by the crisis have reported severe shortages in water supply. Such disruptions have also led to the immediate closure of schools in various areas. Emergency services and local councils are actively working to address the shortages and restore services, ensuring that the community is supported during this urgent situation.
Authorities continue to urge affected residents to remain calm while they assess the scale of the crisis and work towards rectifying the issues. The situation is being monitored closely to prevent further complications as efforts to restore water supply intensify.