Residents have been warned to expect dry taps or low water pressure for a third day amid a water shortage in two villages.

South East Water has been refilling the network overnight in Challock and Molash, near Ashford, amid the heatwave which triggered an amber weather warning.

In a statement released this morning, the company said: "We're so sorry if you remain without water this morning, the bottled water station will be open until 9pm this evening, whilst we're working to resolve your supply issues.

"Today we will be moving water to your area by rezoning from elsewhere in our network as well as using a tanker to inject additional water, to help restore supplies as quickly as we can.

"The bottled water station at Challock Village Hall, Blind Lane, TN25 4AU will remain open until 9pm tonight, and there is also a tank on site in which you can refill your own bottles.

"Thank you for your ongoing patience."

The company previously said the continuous hot weather and significantly increased demand for water has put a "significant pressure" on its network.

Lee Taylor, who works at National Timber Buildings in Baldesmere, says he and the team are getting through the issue amid the ever-rising temperatures.

"We're having to rely on bottled water at the moment because the water isn't really drinkable, you get a lot of bits and pieces coming through," he said.

"It's very, very chalky. They haven't said when to expect it to come back yet, they said they're refilling the system at the moment so it's a bit of a delay."

Anita Bigwood who lives in Faversham Road said she currently has water, but it's very low pressure.

"It's not been awful because we prepared for it," she said.

"I filled pots, pans and buckets with water and we can get water from the village hall which we are so grateful for."

She added that other than not being able to do the washing up last night, she and her family have been okay.

But she fears the problem is only going to get worse in the future.

"If they build more houses, it's only going to get worse because the demand will be higher but we're all in the same boat," she added.