SEPA: Winter water situation report 2026

According to a new SEPA publication on their website, “Scotland has had significant regional differences in rainfall conditions over winter 2026. Whilst the north-east (Dundee, Angus and Aberdeenshire) has seen significant improvement in recharge, some eastern areas - such as Fife and the south-east- could still be at risk of water scarcity if spring rainfall is lower than normal. The north (Highlands and Moray) has been particularly dry this winter, and without above average rainfall this spring and summer, there is an increased risk of water scarcity in these areas.” 

SEPA began weekly water scarcity reporting in May to monitor how conditions evolve.