Homes near Dereham have been left without water (Image: Newsquest)
Hundreds of homes near Dereham were left without water this morning despite weather warnings issued for downpours and thunderstorms by the Met Office.
The six-mile area of homes from North Elmham to Sparham was affected by water supply issues since 2am (Wednesday, August 2).
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Anglian Water said the outage was caused by a leak in the area.
A spokesman for the company said: "We're sorry but some customers in Bawdeswell and the surrounding area may have no water at all.
Water has now been restored in the area.
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