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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.

Ten river catchments in eastern Scotland are now at Significant Water Scarcity, as prolonged dry conditions continue across the east.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has confirmed that six new areas have reached Significant Scarcity. Restrictions are being issued for abstraction licence holders in the Tyne (Lothian), Leven (Fife), East Neuk (Fife), Findhorn, South Ugie Water and Lunan Water areas.

Scotland's east coast is facing record pressure on its rivers, with 17 areas now at Significant Scarcity - the highest number since the current version of the National Water Scarcity Plan was introduced. More areas could reach this level in the coming days.

The rain has brought welcome relief to some areas across the east coast with ten now recovered from Significant Scarcity to Moderate. However, 8 areas remain at Significant.