More than 50 households in Canterbury were reportedly left without running water on one of the hottest days of the year.

The homes affected are on the former Howe Barracks site and are said to have been without water for more than 15 hours.

Problems started late yesterday on a day when temperatures in Canterbury touched nearly 30 degrees Celsius.

Leanne Regan, who lives in one of the former army family homes, said: "Howe Barracks has now been without running water for 15 hours.

"This happened on one of the hottest days and nights of the year.

"Many families don't have cars to go buy bottled water. We spent £18 on bottled water last night and shared some with other neighbours."

Residents woke up this morning to find five litres of water on their doorsteps.

Severn Trent Water operates the supply. It apologised for the interruption to running water and said the supply would be restored this morning.