Large parts of Ballasalla were left without water this morning after a major water main burst.

The burst affected supplies to many properties in the area including the Reayrt Mie housing estate and the Balthane industrial estate.

Isle of Man Airport was operating on reduce pressure.

A spokesperson for Manx Utilities said at 9.20am this morning that supplies were expected to be restored within the next hour and a half.

The water main burst took place on the Ronaldsway industrial estate.

A fault on the system was detected at around 2am but it took a while to find its exact location.

In an update at 8.45am, Manx Utilities said: ‘Our water networks teams continue to make repairs, with supply returning to some properties shortly.

‘Further repairs will be made this morning to restore supply to all properties before midday.’