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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) are investigating an ongoing pollution incident in the Polton area that affected the River North Esk.

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.

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.