RAINFALL at the beginning of the week means some parts of the region have seen temporary improvements in water conditions.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) yesterday said
the rain has improved ground conditions and permitted widespread recovery in parts of the country. In the south-west, the river catchments of the Almond, Annan, Nith, Dee (Galloway) and Cree have recovered from Moderate Scarcity to Alert.
Scotland experienced a drier than average autumn, winter and spring, leaving many rivers and aquifers struggling to recharge. Even with recent rain, groundwater remains low in many places.
Kenny Boag, head of environmental performance from SEPA said: “We’ve had rain in some areas but not widespread recovery.
“There has been some relief in parts of the West, for many river catchments the long-term deficit remains.
“It’s a complex picture, and while we welcome signs of recovery in some areas, most of the East Coast continues to experience water stress.
“Many catchments remain under significant pressure and the water environment is still in a vulnerable state.
“More rain is forecast over the next few days, but we need sustained rainfall in the right places over weeks, not just days, to make a real difference.”
