Scotland Braces for Ice After Flood Chaos

Northern and northeastern Scotland are under a yellow weather warning for ice, with conditions expected to be hazardous from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. This warning follows widespread flooding and landslides that blocked numerous roads across Scotland earlier on Monday. The thawing of heavy snow combined with rainfall contributed to significant travel disruption, with major routes like the A92 and A9 experiencing closures due to flooding, and the A815 shut by a landslide.

The impact of Storm Goretti continues to be felt across the UK, with flood warnings and alerts issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales. Melting snow and heavy rain have exacerbated flood risks, particularly in Dumfries and Galloway and western Scotland, leading to difficult driving conditions. Thousands of properties remained without power on Sunday evening due to the storm's effects.

In response to the cold weather, the UK Government has activated its cold weather payments scheme, providing financial support to vulnerable households. Water supply issues in the South East and South West of England, caused by the cold and storm, are being addressed by water companies, with efforts focused on restoring service and assisting affected customers. Tragically, a man in his 50s died in Cornwall after a tree fell onto his caravan.