Restrictions are being introduced on water use by businesses near two rivers where the levels are low.
Scotland is known for its rainfall, famed as a lush, green, soggy nation.
Not this year.
Water levels are way below average after the driest spring since 1964 and a hot summer.
The problem is especially acute in the east of the country, where the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is now introducing curbs on some water use.
It said two catchment areas - Ythan in Aberdeenshire and North Fife - had reached significant scarcity, the highest level of alert.
Scots have been urged to conserve water as reservoir levels plummet amid the driest start to the year since 1964.
Scottish Water has urged customers to use water as efficiently as possible in homes and gardens
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