Torrential rain “came just in time” to save parts of Scotland from drought, the environment watchdog has revealed. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said recent rainfall had provided temporary relief to rivers - but warned of another dry period ahead.
Exceptionally hot and dry conditions through May and June sparked water scarcity alerts across the country including at famous water bodies like Loch Ness.
But despite downpours in July, SEPA warned it still may not be enough to help the worst-hit rivers recover after some reported worryingly low water levels last month. It comes as Scotland is expected to bake in a second summer heatwave starting later in July.
