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The number of areas in Scotland at Significant Water Scarcity has increased from three to five this week, with prolonged low river flows continuing despite heavy rain in parts of the country.

Water scarcity continues to put pressure on Scotland's rivers and the businesses which rely on them, as hot and dry conditions return following recent rainfall.

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.