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The latest Weekly Water Scarcity Report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows conditions have eased in many parts of Scotland, but eight catchments remain at the highest level of water scarcity.

The latest Weekly Water Scarcity Report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows a marked improvement in conditions across much of Scotland following the widespread rainfall brought by Storm Amy. However, the north-east continues to face pressure, with several catchments still in water scarcity.

2025 has been an unusual year for Scotland’s rivers. Even as autumn deepens, several rivers in the north and east remain at unusually low levels, reflecting both the scale and persistence of this year’s dry conditions.

The latest water scarcity report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows conditions are gradually improving but parts of the north and east have not yet recovered.

The latest water scarcity report marks the end of weekly water scarcity reporting for 2025 with all areas at Alert level or below and all abstraction restrictions across Scotland lifted.

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).