The northern German city of Wilhelmshaven on Tuesday suffered a major disruption to its water network, affecting more than 45,000 households during a period of high temperatures. The GEW water company said it has repaired initial damages, but it remains unclear when the water supply in the port city will be fully restored. “The usual pressure will be restored overnight,” GEW added. The cause of the disruption was damage to water pipes that occurred during ongoing construction work. The city requested that residents refrain from using washing machines, dishwashers and lawn sprinklers, advising …