BEETHAM Gardens residents are calling for assistance after a burst 36-inch water main on Sunday night sent torrents of water into their homes leaving several families displaced and counting losses.

When the Express visited the area yesterday, residents described the incident as an unexpected blow to their daily lives.

One resident, who did not want to be named, described the incident as “chaotic and frightening”. The resident said the pipe ruptured with force and created a constant flow of water for hours. At least ten homes were affected.