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BBC News
19-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Reduced water flow in homes due to burst main in Swindon
Some properties are experiencing reduced water flow as engineers work to repair a burst water Water said it found the burst pipe, which is located between The Croft and Wichelstowe in Swindon, on Sunday evening and those in the SN1, SN3 and SN4 postcodes were water supplier said tankers were being used and it was adjusting their network to bring water from other areas to reduce disruption."You may see lower pressure than normal during peak usage times and we apologise for this inconvenience to your morning," it said. "We know how inconvenient it is if you lose your water supply, so we'll work hard to get things back to normal as soon as we can," Thames Water added.
Times
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Times
Huge leak pummels £1m property and sends water tearing through house
A five-bedroomed house which is on the market for £1.1 million has been left 'completely ruined' after a burst mains pipe sent thousands of gallons of water and rocks flying 100ft into the air before crashing down onto the countryside property. The enormous geyser battered the modern property, which has been on the market since last August, from 6am until 2pm on Wednesday. Severn Trent was eventually able to bring the pressure down to something which resembled a bubbling hydrothermal pool in Sneedhams Green, in Matson, Gloucester, which continued to flood neighbouring roads. Several of the damaged home's windows were smashed and large areas of roof tiles torn off by the force of the water and debris raining down on the property. A contractor who
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Burst pipe sends send thousands of gallons of water towering 100ft into the air amid dire drought warnings
A burst pipe is sending thousands of gallons of water towering into the air, drenching neighbouring properties and leaving stunned residents without supplies while the UK is on drought alert. Dramatic aerial photos show the water cascading out of the ground - about 100ft into the air - across Sneedhams Green in Matson, Gloucester, after a pipe burst on Wednesday. One house adjacent to the leak is being battered by the jet stream, and the water is causing the Sneedhams Road to flood. The huge fountain of water can be seen from miles away as the water gushes out of the ground and sprays across the road and properties. It comes as Britain is on high drought alert with the country on track for the driest spring in over a century. Water company Severn Trent said bottled water was being given to affected residents and engineers were on site to fix the problem. A Severn Trent spokesman said: 'We want to thank local people and customers for their patience as our teams continue to manage a burst pipe in Matson. 'We are liaising directly with anyone impacted by the burst, which is on one of our bigger pipes. 'Our teams have been working hard to carefully manage the flow of water, including having tankers in the area, and the good news is everyone is on supply. 'While we're working up repair plans, we are checking in on our customers on our priority services register to make sure they're OK and have what they need. 'Our teams have been welcomed by the local community as they carry out these complex repairs.' It comes amid fears Britain could face a summer of hosepipe bans amid a looming drought risk with spring currently running as the UK's driest on record and no rain in the forecast. Much of the country has become parched in recent weeks amid sustained warm and dry weather, which meteorologists expect will continue for at least another ten days. Parts of Greater London, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire have now gone 20 days without a drop of rain, according to the Met Office. The UK has had an average rainfall of just 80mm (3.1in) so far this spring, compared to a normal 229mm (9in) - meaning this is currently the UK's driest spring on record. Britain has also had its sunniest April on record after the third sunniest March ever – with sunshine already running above average for May, according to BBC Weather. The situation was illustrated by drone photographs taken today showing the partially revealed bed of the Woodhead Reservoir in Derbyshire after weeks of little rain. Temperatures are set to hit 24C today, followed by 20C tomorrow and then 22C on Friday. The Environment Agency has warned there is a 'medium' risk of summer drought without sustained rainfall, while Thames Water has warned of potential restrictions.
