| Scotland’s environment watchdog SEPA issued flood warnings — severe in some cases — for rural spots north of Dundee, but the city itself appeared to have escaped the worst of the weather.
All rail services between Dundee and Aberdeen were a casualty of the flooding with a submerged track at Lunan Bay responsible for the disruption.
ScotRail said that, while services southbound were unaffected, no trains were running north between the two east coast cities in the morning and they had been forced to provide a bus to take passengers from Dundee to their destinations.
However, a period of better weather meant that the Lunan Bay flooding had subsided enough by mid-morning for the resumption of the Dundee to Aberdeen rail service.
SEPA said rural areas around Meigle and Coupar Angus were expected to be worst hit by rising river levels and the forecast of more rain.
A severe flood warning was in force for the River Isla at the Aberbothrie/Coupar Angus area where the water level is continuing to rise very slowly as the upper reaches of the Isla and Ericht drop.
The warning stated, “This means severe flooding is expected for the area, affecting many homes and businesses, main roads and large areas of land. There is a serious danger to life and property. Act now to protect yourself, your family and your home or business.
“There is a risk of overtopping of flood embankments. The following roads are at risk of flooding: B954 Alyth to Meigle Road at Bridge of Crathies and minor road at Aberbothrie Bridge.”
SEPA said a further band of heavy rain is forecast for Saturday and with ground conditions already saturated further flooding is possible.
The Met Office said there was a “moderate risk” of severe weather affecting Scotland tomorrow.
Weathermen are predicting that parts of Angus, Dundee, Perth and Kinross and Stirling could be hit.
Around 15-20mm of rain is expected to fall quite widely with as much as 40mm on higher ground. This is likely to be accompanied by winds gusting at speeds of up to 60 mph in exposed parts. |
