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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.
Across the wider UK, maps show rain sweeping through much of the country on Tuesday, 2026-02-07, with heavier bands expected over the Midlands, southeast England, and southern Wales. The forecast indicates intensifying rain around 9 PM.
