Scottish Water has sent an update after 100,000 properties in and around Glasgow lost water following a burst pipe.
As the Glasgow Times reported earlier today, a main pipe burst at the junction of Auchenhowie Road and Glasgow Road.
This caused water supply issues in several Glasgow areas.
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Now, the company has issued an update.
It reads: "We have identified a burst 36” strategic water main located at Auchenhowie Road; Milngavie which is causing some localised flooding, as well as an interruption to approximately 100,000 customers water supplies in the Glasgow City centre, Kelvinside, Tradeston, Ibrox, Knightswood, Yoker, Scotstoun and Partick area.
"Our operatives are in the area supporting customers with the flooding, and we are making arrangements to isolate this water main to allow our teams to carry out a safe repair of the water main.
"Whilst we undertake these works, please be aware that some customers may experience no water, low pressure or discoloured water supplies.
"Once we have isolated this water main, we will work to introduce network alterations to restore customer water supplies as quickly as possible."
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