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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have introduced temporary restrictions on water abstraction in the Whiteadder Water and Berwickshire areas after prolonged dry conditions led to Significant Water Scarcity being declared.

More parts of Scotland have moved into water scarcity following another week of exceptionally dry weather, with several areas now close to Significant Scarcity.

Dry weather has led to more Scottish river catchments moving through the water scarcity levels, according to the latest report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

An expanded monitoring programme carried out by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has detected PFAS in surface water and groundwater samples collected from sites across Scotland.

The River Lossie has today been raised to Significant water scarcity following prolonged dry conditions and exceptionally low river flows. Temporary restrictions have now been issued on some licences to abstract water from the environment, to help protect river flows and the wildlife that depend on them.

Residents and businesses across the Scottish Borders are being encouraged to sign up to SEPA’s free Floodline service, which has been enhanced to deliver more accurate and localised flood warnings, helping protect communities and better prepare them for flooding.