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River conditions show importance of ongoing monitoring
12 June 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning that despite rain in most of the country, current river flow monitoring shows sustained local pressure in northern catchments - with one area now at Significant Water Scarcity.
Scotland's rivers are still under stress - and summer’s just getting started
19 June 2025
Don’t let the recent weather fool you. Despite rain and thunderstorms in the last few days, large parts of Scotland remain at some level of water scarcity. With summer just beginning, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning that complacency is a real risk.
The east remains dry as SEPA urges the country to stay vigilant
26 June 2025
This week, the rain has brought relief to the west and northwest of the country, but some levels of water scarcity are still being felt in large parts of Scotland, particularly in the east. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are asking that water users remain vigilant.
Water scarcity remains a concern despite recent rainfall
03 July 2025
Despite the recent rainfall over the last week, it has been insufficient to see much recovery across most of Scotland, with low river flows persisting, particularly in the east. Although rain is forecast over the coming days, SEPA say well above-average rainfall will be needed to reverse the effects of the long dry spell. We are continuing to urge water users to be vigilant as parts of the country remain under pressure.
Water scarcity still impacting eastern Scotland as long-term rain and snow deficits take their toll
10 July 2025
Scotland is entering another spell of hot weather, and the east of the country remains under sustained pressure from water scarcity according to the latest data.