People in Scotland have been basking in sunshine – but it is coming at a very heavy price. The dry weather has baked our gardens and fields, and has also depleted our rivers and reservoirs.
Farmers are furious they will not be able to draw water from some rivers, as Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) slaps down restrictions to protect the environment.
The alarm that has been ringing for a while has been ignored by too many. All credible experts agree that water levels will drop as summer rainfall subsides in coming years.
