A warning has been issued as an upcoming heatwave could see temperatures soar to 40C next month.
09.06.2023 - 14:09 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Well-known Scots waterways like Loch Ness, Loch Maree and the River Esk have been hit with water scarcity warnings amid the hot, dry weather. Nearly all of Scotland is now officially on alert for shortages following a crisis summit between SNP ministers and authorities on Thursday night.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) announced that Loch Maree in Wester Ross has been escalated to a “significant risk” of water scarcity. And the beloved Loch Ness, along with the Esk area of Dumfriesshire, have been moved up to a “moderate scarcity” warning.
First Minister Humza Yousaf said shortages could become “widespread” across the country in the coming weeks. People and businesses across Scotland are being urged to use water carefully - with little rain forecast over the next few weeks.
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Climate experts have repeatedly warned global warming will make water shortages more common in Scotland by reducing summer rainfall. Loch Maree’s risk rating of “significant” is the highest available, meaning water flows have been exceptionally low for at least 30 days in a row.
Nathan Critchlow-Watton, Head of Water and Planning at the watchdog, said: “For the risk of water scarcity to have reached significant this early in the summer is extremely concerning. It leaves no doubt that the next few months are going to be very challenging for all those who rely on the water environment to run their business.
“While water levels are critical in this part of the Highlands, we can see other areas of Scotland are on the same trajectory and it’s vital that businesses take steps now to maximise the resource available and prevent further environmental harm.”
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A warning has been issued as an upcoming heatwave could see temperatures soar to 40C next month.
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