Homes and shops without water overnight after mains burst in Glasgow

Homes and shops have been left without water overnight while some streets remain flooded after a water mains burst in the south side of Glasgow.

Scottish Water confirmed properties in the G41, G42, G43 and G44 postcode areas faced disruption to their water supply following the burst, which happened at about 16:30 on Saturday.

The areas affected include Shawlands and Strathbungo.

Police Scotland said Pollokshaws Road was closed from Albert Drive to Cumberland Street, while there was also flooding on Cumberland Street, Eglington Street and Maxwell Drive.

Scottish Water said engineers and emergency teams had worked through the night and expected to have repairs completed by 10:00 on Sunday.

Road users and the public were advised to avoid the area.

A statement by Scottish Water said: “Complex valve operations have been completed to re-route water through different parts of our network and bring all customers back into supply although, this may be at reduced pressure.

“Further network adjustments are being carried out in an effort to boot this pressure and restore normal water supplies.

“Customers who requested bottled water will be contacted to ensure their supplies are restored.”

The company also warned customers that while repair work continued, “you may continue to experience low pressure, and/or discoloured water.

“If you experience discoloured water, please run your cold kitchen tap only at half pressure until the water runs clear.”