Scotland is so used to regular rain that even a fairly short dry spell can start to cause significant problems: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/10/concern-over-loch-ness-low-water-levels-amid-uk-dry-spell We need to slow the water running off the hills (and gardens), not just to reduce flooding, but also so that we keep rainwater available for longer into droughts. #Scotland #Drought #Rain #ClimateCrisis #WaterButt
Concern over Loch Ness low water levels amid UK dry spell

Fishery board reports shrinkage in size of River Ness as water scarcity alert issued for parts of Scotland

The Guardian

@DanielRThomas reminds me of this tidbit about Bermuda!

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-38222271.amp

Something to consider when designing houses in the future…that and PassivHaus.

Why houses in Bermuda have white stepped roofs

The island of Bermuda has no fresh-water springs, rivers or lakes so the design of its roofs is essential for collecting rainwater.

BBC News