GATWICK Airport has run out of water as the south east experiences one of the hottest heatwaves in years.

Travellers at Britain’s second busiest airport have been unable to use toilets and some outlets have not been able to provide food or drinks.

SES Water who supply the airport and surrounding towns said a burst water main had caused a drop in pressure.

Gatwick apologised to passengers after water in the airport dried up and distributed bottled water.

Raquel Rodrigues, 49, from Worthing flying to Spain said: “We had a flight cancelled already and now there are no toilets.

“There are only two working in the whole terminal and you can imagine wha the queues are like.

“Nobody wants the airport to close but there are heated exchanges between staff and people trying to travel with young families.

“Apparently, there is a tanker coming but it’s just a bit third world.”

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A Gatwick spokeswoman said: “An issue with the supply of SES Water to Gatwick and the surrounding area this morning has led to lower water pressure than normal across the airport. 

“We are working closely with SES Water to ensure this issue is resolved as quickly as possible. 

“Bottled water is being made available to passengers and staff across the airport and other contingency measures are being put in place to ensure the welfare of our passengers. 

“We apologise for any inconvenience to passengers.”

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SES says it is currently investigating the cause and are working to ensure supplies continue.

A spokesman said: “We have identified a burst water main in Shipley Bridge, Crawley, and are working hard to resolve this.

“As we progress with the repair, we’re hopeful this will begin to restore pressure to the surrounding areas.”