Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation

Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation

SSE has said it produced less energy from its water power stations in recent months as parts of Scotland faced the driest spring in more than 60…

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Eastern Scotland suffering long-term rain and snow deficits

As Southern Water joins a growing list of English suppliers introducing hosepipe bans due to a hot and dry summer, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency issues its own warning. With the country recently enduring another spell of particularly high temperatures, water scarcity is becoming a very real threat to Scotland. Regions in the east are particularly badly affected.  Low groundwater and prolonged dry conditions are contributing to the e…

Water scarcity intensifies across eastern Scotland as several areas approach critical thresholds - Water Magazine

SEPA’s weekly Water Scarcity Report shows that eight river catchments remain at Moderate Scarcity in Scotland – the Spey, Deveron, Ythan, Don (Aberdeenshire), Dee (Aberdeen), Esk, Firth of Tay and Tyne (Lothian). The Findhorn, Firth of Forth and Helmsdale catchments are at Alert, whilst monitoring stations at the following locations are nearing the Significant Scarcity threshold: Minmore – River Livet (Lower Speyside) lowest spring flows in 40-…