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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.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are calling on Scots to have their say on the future of the nation’s water environment.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are urging farmers, industry and other water users in the east of Scotland to plan now for next year, warning that above-average rainfall is needed over the winter to rebuild depleted water resources and reduce the risk of significant water scarcity in 2026.