Overview

• Engineers restored most South London water supplies after a pipe burst near Mitcham Common yesterday, though low pressure persists in affected postcodes.
• In Oxford’s OX3, OX4 and OX33 areas, crews are still digging to access and isolate the damaged trunk main after valves proved inoperable.
• Thames Water has deployed tankers to replenish the network and opened a free bottled-water station at Thornhill Park & Ride until 9pm.
• Traffic management controls on the A40 between Cutteslowe and Marston have been put in place to maintain safety during repair works.
• Several Headington businesses, including Greggs and the Black Boy pub, have closed or limited operations due to the supply interruption and low pressure.