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Amber Warning Issued: North-East Scotland Faces Flood Risk
22 Jan
Summary
- Amber weather warning upgraded, increasing flood risk for homes and businesses.
- Heavy rain forecast for eastern Scotland, potentially disrupting transport.
- Authorities closely monitoring worsening conditions with a multi-agency response.
The Met Office has elevated its weather alert to amber for several areas in north-east Scotland, signaling a heightened risk of flooding to homes and businesses. This intensified warning is in effect from midnight until 6pm today, impacting regions such as Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Stirling, Highlands, Eilean Siar, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray.
Beyond the amber alert, a yellow warning for rain will persist across most of north-east Scotland from 6pm on Wednesday until Friday evening. Authorities anticipate potential transport disruptions, including delays or cancellations for public transport, and the possibility of some communities becoming isolated. Drivers are urged to be vigilant, as power outages are also anticipated.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a flood warning for the Churchill Barriers in the Orkney Isles, alongside six flood alerts in other parts of central and north-east Scotland. The Scottish Government has activated its multi-agency response team to closely monitor the evolving conditions.
