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The first Water Scarcity Report of 2025 published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency already identifies two regions at “Alert” level for potential shortages, while the majority of the country remains at “Early Warning” underscoring the need for vigilance across Scotland.

Seventeen river catchments in Scotland are now at Alert level for water scarcity, with further hot and dry weather expected.

Scotland is experiencing growing signs of water scarcity, with half of all river catchments now at Alert status.

Most of mainland Scotland’s east coast has now moved to Moderate Scarcity, according to the latest Water Situation Report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

Scotland’s water scarcity situation is worsening, with a further decline in river levels following another dry week and only limited rainfall forecast in the days ahead.

Following rainfall at the beginning of the week, some parts of Scotland have seen temporary improvements in water conditions. However, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that parts of the country, particularly in the east, remain under pressure.