Southern Water has issued a warning that 4,600 customers in the Ventnor area could experience a loss of water or drop in pressure today (Saturday).

Bottled water is being delivered to potentially affected homes this morning.

A spokesperson explained: "Last night, we were able to bring 5,300 customers back into supply in the Waterside, New Forest, area and we are working on bringing all remaining 13,000 customers back into service by the end of the weekend.  

"It is possible that around 4,600 customers on the Isle of Wight, in the Ventnor area, may experience a temporary drop in pressure, or intermittent loss of supply, while this process is carried out.

"This is because of the way our network is configured in Hampshire and on the Island, as water is moved around the network and our system is re-pressurised and re-charged.

"All customers in the impacted area in Ventnor are receiving bottled water deliveries as a precaution.   

"We are experiencing further adverse weather today, but our plans are working at present.

"This must be done carefully and slowly to prevent bursts, airlocks and discoloured water and takes at least 24 hours to get back to normal."