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Water scarcity and wildfire risk in Highland

SEPA has issued the first alert level warning of the year and it covers parts of the Highlands. According to SEPA's report, "The Loch Maree area has been increased to Alert level due to very low river flows in the area. Continued drier ground conditions and low river flows in the Western Isles and northern Scotland have resulted in areas of Early Warning with this becoming more widespread in the last couple of weeks. Central and southern Scotland have also seen an increase in dry ground conditions over the last fortnight with lower river flows and so these areas have been raised to Early Warning."

The dry conditions also prompted the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to issue a warning of a very high wildfire risk in large parts of Scotland until today. Click here for the latest updates and advice from the fire service.

How does dry weather impact you? Add a story to the Highland Weather & Climate Map today. Your stories will help us better understand our future risks and opportunities as rain patterns change in the future.

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Share your personal experience: How does prolongued dry weather affected your daily life in Highland? Describe any challenges or changes you have noticed in your routine.

Agriculture and farming: If you're involved in agriculture or farming in Highland, please share your story. How does prolonged dry weather impact your crops and/ or livestock? What adaptations or strategies have you implemented to cope with the challenges?

Natural resources and environment: How do drought and dry weather affect the local natural resources and environment in your area? Share any observations or concerns you have about the impact on water sources, wildlife, vegetation, etc.

Community resilience: Have you witnessed or been a part of any community initiatives or actions taken to address the challenges posed by drought and dry weather in Highland? Share your experiences of community resilience and collaboration in the face of these conditions.

Economic impacts: Whether you run a business, work in tourism, or are part of the local economy, we want to hear how the drought and dry weather have influenced economic activities in Highland. Share your insights into the financial repercussions, or any other relevant aspects.

Posted on 29th May 2023

by Highland Adapts