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This is a Policy statement and relates to Scottish Pollutant Release Inventory 2024 Official Statistics published at 9.30am on Tuesday 30 September 2025.

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.

Storm Amy is expected to impact most of Scotland with the greatest impacts to be felt on the north and west coasts as well as the Western and Northern Isles. Regional Flood Alerts and Local Flood Warnings are in place with further Warnings expected throughout today and into tomorrow as the storm progresses.

Storm Amy continues to bring high winds and large waves to northerly parts of Scotland and the Northern Isles with further rain expected across central and northern Scotland. Regional Flood Alerts and Local Flood Warnings remain in place.

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 Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have appointed Ross Haggart as Chief Operating Officer for Regulation, Business and Environment, following a successful interim period in the role and an extensive external recruitment search.