Scotland weather: Rain and flood alerts issued as heavy downpours continue
10-15mm of rain is likely to fall across the regions affected.
A fresh weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office as the north-east of Scotland braces for further downpours.
The new yellow alert will come into force from 10pm on Saturday 7 February until 9am on Sunday 8 February.
It comes after severe warnings for flooding were in place across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire earlier in the week.
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The Met Office said on their website: “Further rain will fall over eastern Scotland onto already saturated ground which may cause further disruption and localised flooding.
“10-15mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely with 25-30mm over higher ground. This rainfall will combine with melting of lying snow which will further add to to the flood risk and saturation of the ground.”
Regions and local authorities affected:
Central, Tayside & Fife
- Angus
- Perth and Kinross
Grampian
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency confirmed a flood alert is in place until further notice for Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.
A statement on the SEPA website said: “Due to a combination of rain and some snowmelt on Saturday and Sunday, there is a risk of flooding due rivers and small watercourses. Potential impacts include localised flooding of low lying land and roads, and localised disruption to travel.
“On Saturday and Sunday, strong winds bring a risk of localised flooding from wave and spray overtopping in exposed coastal areas in particular in locations exposed to the east and south east. Potential impacts include localised flooding of low lying land and roads, and localised disruption to travel.
“Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.”
New Met Office statistics showed that the east of Scotland experienced one of its wettest Januarys on record. Aboyne in Aberdeenshire had nearly four times its January average rainfall of 68.9mm. In addition, there has been no reported sunshine since 21 January - the longest sunless period in the area since Met Office records began in 1957.
Last week, Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and strong winds across much of Scotland causing widespread disruption.
Glen Ample in Stirlingshire recorded 66.6 mm of rain during the storm- while new January records for daily rainfall were set in the south of England.
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