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Families have been compelled to flush their toilets with snow and wash their dishes with collected rainwater.

Homes in the south of England, including Hampshire, Sussex, and Kent, have been damaged by burst pipes caused by subzero temperatures.

One father with a child described the scenario as “absolutely terrible” and stated that his Christmas preparations were ruined.

Yesterday, there were lengthy lines at a bottled water station in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

Residents have been using bottled water for cooking, washing, and even toilet flushing.

Rob Barber from Southampton reported on the Today show on BBC Radio 4 that his home lost water’suddenly’ on Wednesday afternoon.

He stated, “I have a small family at home, including a newborn who is still in diapers, and not being able to flush a toilet so close to Christmas is a terrible circumstance to be in.”

If we don’t see an end in sight, we’ll have to seriously consider whether or not to spend Christmas at home.

Four water stations containing bottled water have been established in the affected area, with daily hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

However, yesterday there were reports that bottled water supplies were running low at one station, and there were large lines of people waiting to get it.

Mr. Barber said, “From what I gather, Southern Water ran out of water at some of these stations and had to close to refill.

There was a one-hour delay at one of the stations, which is obviously awful.

Angie Perkins from Tunbridge Wells stated that the water had been sporadic and off since December 15th.

She, along with thousands of others, has gathered water from bottled water stations set up in the region to shower and wash, while her neighbors have resorted to using snow to flush their toilets.

She stated on BBC Radio 4: ‘Everyone is quite anxious about the Christmas issue.

Everyone has contingency plans, plan Bs. I was going to host Christmas for eight people at my home.

Yesterday, vehicles waited in lengthy lines to purchase bottled water.

Southern Water stated that there would be a limited water supply for at least 48 hours as they were under’significant pressure’ due to burst pipes caused by rapid thawing from recent low temperatures.

A few days before Christmas, it is believed that at least 24,000 households are impacted by poor water pressure or no water at all.

In the affected districts, emergency water stations have been established, and the water supplier has offered to deliver water to those who are unable to obtain it.

This station was established because two water collecting locations in Winchester were too distant for some Southampton residents to travel.

Southern Water’s chief operating officer, Bob Collington, stated, “We are currently experiencing substantial pressure on our water supply in parts of Hampshire due to a variety of causes, including leaks caused by the recent “freeze/thaw” incident.

This has caused the demand for water to exceed the capacity of our water treatment facilities to keep the taps running.

“We have worked hard to resolve this issue by repairing leaks and stabilizing supplies, but in the last 24 hours we have had to make the painful choice to decrease supply in order to preserve vital infrastructure in Hampshire, such as hospitals.

This means that a considerable number of residences are without water or have low pressure, and the situation is expected to persist at least through Friday.

We are continue to supply bottled water to our most needy customers.

Additionally, bottled water kiosks are available throughout the region.

We very regret the disturbance and annoyance this causes, especially in the days leading up to Christmas.

We are exerting every effort to restore full service by Sunday.

Ofwat, which governs the industry, stated: ‘Freezing temperatures followed by a rapid thaw have resulted in broken pipes and water supply problems.

We require water companies to stand up, respond immediately, and offer help and compensation where necessary during a difficult time.

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The United Kingdom has joined a global reaction against US President Joe Biden’s multibillion-dollar green subsidy scheme.

It has been discovered that International Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch wrote to her US counterpart Katherine Tai to complain about the structure of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

As part of the massive economic package put into law in August, Mr. Biden has committed $369 billion over the next decade to energy security and climate change programs.

This consists of tax incentives, grants, and loan guarantees, but the legislation has angered other nations.

EU and South Korea have also asserted that the IRA package could violate WTO regulations and unjustly damage their industries in competition with US rivals.

Ms. Badenoch has added the United Kingdom to the list of nations concerned about the global implications of Mr. Biden’s activities.

International Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has reportedly protested about the structure of the Inflation Reduction Act of Washington (IRA)

In August, US President Joe Biden signed into law a $369 billion package of green subsidies, but has since been met with international opposition.

Ms Badenoch stated in a letter to Ms Tai, which was seen by the Financial Times, that the US plan would “hurt many economies around the globe and damage global supply chains for batteries, electric vehicles, and other renewables.”

Much of the worldwide worry regarding the impact of the IRA has centered on a provision limiting a $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of electric vehicles to those built in North America.

This was intended in part to wean the United States off of Chinese-made batteries, but has caused alarm among nations without a free trade agreement with the United States, such as the European Union and the United Kingdom.

The EU has already demanded modifications to the package to replicate the exemptions already granted to Canada and Mexico, and Brussels officials are currently in discussions with their American counterparts.

And Ms. Badenoch made it plain that the United Kingdom should also receive a special deal.

“As the closest of US allies, the United Kingdom expects to be a part of any flexibility in IRA implementation,” she continued.

As President Biden has made clear, the United States is listening to the concerns of our allies and partners over the IRA, and we are committed to working together to find a positive path ahead

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Kroonstad, in the Free State, is without water due to loadshedding. Residents can no longer do even the most fundamental daily tasks due to a lack of water.

Since the water conflict began roughly a month ago, residents have been left without direction.

A resident in Kroonstad, Patricia Morake, said: “I live at number 7980 Kroonstad, Free state. I am 69 years old and have been adversely impacted by the municipal water scarcity in Moqhaka.

“The water has been fully shut off for two weeks and counting, and the community has received no adequate notification. We were informed that a water truck would deliver water, however this is inconsistent and not always the case.

“It is difficult to cook, bathe, and use the restroom, which are fundamental needs. When you’re without water for one or two days, it’s an annoyance, but when you’re without water for so long, it gets challenging.

“We are old and some of us are sick, and we must travel far to gather water. I don’t know how I would have survived if my children hadn’t visited me and helped me gather water; otherwise, I don’t know how I would have survived. We constantly refill five-litre bottles and pails that are depleted in less than a day.

“The most infuriating aspect is that we do not know when the water will be restored or what caused it. “I truly do not know.”

Dika Kheswa, a municipal spokesperson, stated that the municipality has despatched ten water trucks to Maokeng (Kroonstad township) and would add four more trucks on Thursday. Each ward will also receive a water truck for funerals and healthcare facilities, he says, as the municipality works to expand Maokeng’s water storage capacity by repairing reservoirs.

“The technical operation of the reservoir will undergo a trial run on Thursday. Therefore, residents are encouraged to contact their particular councillors, as they will be in charge of these water trucks,” Kheswa explained.

In the meantime, Kheswa has apologized to residents for the inconvenience and indicated that the municipality is working around the clock to restore water service.

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