What areas are affected by the yellow weather warning for rain?

The yellow weather warning for rain affects Perth and Kinross, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Angus.

What are the potential impacts of the yellow weather warning?

Potential impacts include power cuts, flooding of a few homes and businesses, and disruption to bus and train journeys.

Why is there an increased flood risk in eastern Scotland?

The flood risk is increased because rain is falling on already saturated ground, and this is combined with melting snow.

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UK Braces for Flood Chaos: Rain Warning Issued

7 Feb

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Summary

Yellow weather warning for rain issued across four areas.
Potential for power cuts and flooding of homes and businesses.
Melting snow combined with rain increases flood risk.

UK Braces for Flood Chaos: Rain Warning Issued

Eastern Scotland is currently under a yellow weather warning for rain, with affected areas including Perth and Kinross, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Angus. This warning is in effect from 10 PM on 2026-02-07 until 9 AM on 2026-02-08.

The Met Office has alerted residents to the possibility of power outages and has advised them to prepare by gathering essential items such as torches and batteries. Flooding impacting a few homes and businesses is deemed likely.

The rainfall is expected to be between 10-15mm widely, with accumulations of 25-30mm over higher ground. This precipitation will combine with melting snow, increasing the risk of further disruption and localized flooding on already saturated ground.