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Thousands of homes in south London have been left without water on what is one of the hottest days of the year. About 15,000 properties in south London have been left without water on what is one of the hottest days of the year.
Thames Water said a major water main burst on Merton High Street in south-west London on Sunday morning, cutting supplies to customers.Thames Water said a major water main burst on Merton High Street in south-west London on Sunday morning, cutting supplies to customers.
Engineers were at the scene of the leak but Thames Water has warned it could take the rest of the day to repair.Engineers were at the scene of the leak but Thames Water has warned it could take the rest of the day to repair.
The company apologised for the inconvenience and asked customers to remain patient.The company apologised for the inconvenience and asked customers to remain patient.
Temperatures in London on Sunday could rise to 28C in sunny and dry conditions.Temperatures in London on Sunday could rise to 28C in sunny and dry conditions.
'Absolute disaster'
The worst areas affected are the CT1, CT2, CT3, CT6, SW17, SW18, SW19 and SW20 postcodes.
A spokesman for Thames Water said people who are have special needs, for example those with young children or people looking after the sick or elderly, could call Thames Water's customer services.A spokesman for Thames Water said people who are have special needs, for example those with young children or people looking after the sick or elderly, could call Thames Water's customer services.
Roads in the area have been closed due to the burst water main and South Wimbledon Station was also shut. Thomas Hoskins, who lives in Wimbledon, south-west London, said it was an "absolute disaster on a day like this".
Roads in the Merton area have been closed due to the burst main.
South Wimbledon Station was shut due to flooding but has now reopened.