Parts of Scotland has been issued an early water scarcity warning that experts predict will intensify in the coming weeks.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has raised the alert for most of the country, as Northern Scotland saw its driest Spring since 2018. According to the Met Office Spring weather analysis, Scotland saw less than half its usual rainfall in May.
Several lochs are exhibiting low water levels and Scots are being urged to use water sensibly, as use is currently straining sources. With fine weather set to continue, SEPA warned the water scarcity situation could continue.
