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UK Braces for Flood Chaos: Rain Warning Issued
7 Feb
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.

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.




