People have been advised to move their cars from the riverside car park in Newton Stewart as a precaution

Flood warning issued for part of Dumfries and Galloway

A car drives through flood water near Folkestone, Kent.

Flood alert in place in Scottish Borders

Rivers in the Scottish Borders have been classified as having significant water scarcity levels, the highest level of water scarcity that SEPA can give.

Businesses in Scotland face restrictions on taking water from local rivers

With the dry, hot conditions river levels are low. This means the amount of water that can be used for commercial use could be reduced or turned off. 

Water scarcity levels threatens production of Scotch Whisky 

Following a week of hot and dry weather, many parts of Scotland remain at an increased risk of water scarcity.

Expect water shortages in Southern Scotland, warns environment agency

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency have been a feature throughout the winter storms. But who are they and what do they do?

SEPA's role in the flooding

Torrential rain has caused floods in the Scottish Borders

Border Sepa

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