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Scotland Drenched: Flood Alerts Span Nation
2 Dec
Summary
- Eight flood alerts issued by Sepa across Scotland due to heavy rain.
- South-west Scotland experienced heavy rainfall Sunday night into Monday.
- Yellow weather warnings in effect for parts of UK until Tuesday morning.
Flood alerts remain active across Scotland as the country grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall originating from the west on Monday. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued eight alerts, covering a significant portion of the nation, including Argyll and Bute, Ayrshire and Arran, Central Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway, Orkney, the Scottish Borders, Tayside, and West Central Scotland.
The persistent wet weather saw south-west Scotland endure heavy rain throughout Sunday night, with the downpour continuing into Monday. The Met Office had a yellow weather warning for rain in place until 9 PM on Monday, specifically targeting the south-west and parts of central Scotland. This weather system has also brought significant rainfall to other parts of the UK.
Further yellow rain warnings are active in south-west and north-west England, along with central and northern Wales, extending until 3 AM on Tuesday. Forecasters emphasize that Monday's rainfall could be a 'significant event for many,' with its impact amplified by already saturated ground conditions across the affected regions.
