In the UK thousands of homes were left without water due to frost : In the World : Vladim
Several thousand buildings in London and Kent in the night of Monday remained without water from-for break of pipes due to the strong cold. This is reported by employees of a water supply company Thames Water.
The water shortages observed in other regions across the UK, particularly in the area of the Midlands and in Scotland and Wales. Start of the work week of the establishment of the situation did not suit him. Due to the increased demand the water company warned that water pressure will be weak and, therefore, urged the population to save her.
Night in London about 20 thousand buildings remained without water, which some schools on Monday it was decided to leave closed. In Wales meanwhile, severe weather conditions persist for quite a long time. Because of the frost and snow had to cancel classes at several hundred schools. In Cumbria food delivered military helicopters. Some residents remain without electricity for several days.
In Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England are still valid warnings related to increased risks due to bad weather.