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Scotland has seen a contrasting picture this week, with Flood Alerts issued due to heavy rain in some areas, while other parts of the country remain at significant water scarcity.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have extended temporary restrictions on licensed water abstraction after Tay Estuary (North), River Teviot and Ettrick Water reached Significant Water Scarcity following prolonged dry conditions.

Recent rainfall has improved river conditions in parts of Scotland, with several catchments moving to lower levels of water scarcity. However, prolonged dry conditions mean rivers across much of eastern Scotland remain under significant pressure, with four catchments continuing to experience Significant Scarcity.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have extended temporary restrictions on licensed water abstraction after Fife (East Neuk) and North Fife reached Significant Water Scarcity following prolonged dry conditions.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have extended temporary restrictions on licensed water abstraction after the Lower Tweed, Lower Don and Lunan Water reached Significant Water Scarcity following prolonged dry conditions.

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.