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Heavy rain causes flooding chaos | Heavy rain causes flooding chaos |
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Heavy rain has caused havoc in north and east Scotland with homes flooded, roads closed and trains cancelled. | Heavy rain has caused havoc in north and east Scotland with homes flooded, roads closed and trains cancelled. |
Dozens of elderly people had to be moved from their care home in the Aberdeenshire town of Huntly. | Dozens of elderly people had to be moved from their care home in the Aberdeenshire town of Huntly. |
The centre of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire was under water after rivers burst their banks. | The centre of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire was under water after rivers burst their banks. |
And a man in his 60s died after his car was in collision with a lorry on the A90 Fraserburgh to Cortes road. Police said weather could have been a factor. | And a man in his 60s died after his car was in collision with a lorry on the A90 Fraserburgh to Cortes road. Police said weather could have been a factor. |
Residents in Stonehaven were faced with deep flooding Your pictures: Flooding | Residents in Stonehaven were faced with deep flooding Your pictures: Flooding |
The crash happened at about 0520 GMT and the road was closed for several hours. | The crash happened at about 0520 GMT and the road was closed for several hours. |
Arbroath in Angus was left virtually cut off, with all main routes in and out - including the railway line from Edinburgh to Aberdeen - impassable. | Arbroath in Angus was left virtually cut off, with all main routes in and out - including the railway line from Edinburgh to Aberdeen - impassable. |
Residents in Stonehaven filled pillow cases with sand from the beach to try to protect buildings, after the rivers Cowie and Carron burst their banks on Sunday. | Residents in Stonehaven filled pillow cases with sand from the beach to try to protect buildings, after the rivers Cowie and Carron burst their banks on Sunday. |
Some streets in the town were evacuated. | Some streets in the town were evacuated. |
David Fleming, chairman of Stonehaven Community Council, said it had been a "horrendous" night but the water was now receding. | David Fleming, chairman of Stonehaven Community Council, said it had been a "horrendous" night but the water was now receding. |
He said: "The river Carron flowed into the town down two of the main streets and the water in the high street was up to chest height." | He said: "The river Carron flowed into the town down two of the main streets and the water in the high street was up to chest height." |
Mr Fleming said he never seen anything like it in the town. | Mr Fleming said he never seen anything like it in the town. |
About 50 people were evacuated from their homes and many more were forced to move to the upper storeys of their properties. | About 50 people were evacuated from their homes and many more were forced to move to the upper storeys of their properties. |
Residents start to clear up in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire | Residents start to clear up in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire |
An Aberdeenshire Council spokesperson said: "Our crews have been working throughout the night providing support to the emergency services, keeping roads clear as best they can and helping with the evacuation of residents. | An Aberdeenshire Council spokesperson said: "Our crews have been working throughout the night providing support to the emergency services, keeping roads clear as best they can and helping with the evacuation of residents. |
"The torrential rainfall across a large part of Aberdeenshire has meant that our crews have been stretched very thinly but they have been committed to helping wherever possible. | "The torrential rainfall across a large part of Aberdeenshire has meant that our crews have been stretched very thinly but they have been committed to helping wherever possible. |
"Our resources were stretched to the limit. We'd already given out most of our sandbags. Anyone experiencing flood-related difficulties can phone 01224 665470 and we will offer advice, support and assistance." | |
There were 12 schools closed or partially closed in Aberdeenshire. | There were 12 schools closed or partially closed in Aberdeenshire. |
Insp Kevin Wallace, of Grampian Police, said the force's focus had moved to the Huntly area, where dozens of houses were affected by high waters from the river Deveron. | Insp Kevin Wallace, of Grampian Police, said the force's focus had moved to the Huntly area, where dozens of houses were affected by high waters from the river Deveron. |
He said water had got into a large number of properties on the north side of Huntly. | He said water had got into a large number of properties on the north side of Huntly. |
Dozens of people from a local care home - many elderly and vulnerable - were taken to safety by rescuers after a river burst its banks. | Dozens of people from a local care home - many elderly and vulnerable - were taken to safety by rescuers after a river burst its banks. |
First Minister Alex Salmond, who is the MSP for Gordon, visited Huntly and said: "Many families and elderly people have been affected by what has been the second round of flooding in as many weeks. | First Minister Alex Salmond, who is the MSP for Gordon, visited Huntly and said: "Many families and elderly people have been affected by what has been the second round of flooding in as many weeks. |
"Many people in Huntly and across the north east have had a miserable night and my thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by the flooding." | "Many people in Huntly and across the north east have had a miserable night and my thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by the flooding." |
An Aberdeenshire river bank fishing send ended under water | An Aberdeenshire river bank fishing send ended under water |
He thanked council and emergency service staff for their efforts. | He thanked council and emergency service staff for their efforts. |
Roads have been closed across the Grampian and Tayside regions. | Roads have been closed across the Grampian and Tayside regions. |
There were three severe flood warnings for parts of the River Isla and River Spey. | There were three severe flood warnings for parts of the River Isla and River Spey. |
Rail passengers on trains from Edinburgh were forced off at Arbroath, where they were advised alternative bus connections could not be organised because of the rain. | Rail passengers on trains from Edinburgh were forced off at Arbroath, where they were advised alternative bus connections could not be organised because of the rain. |
Many roads in the same area were impassable, with Tayside Police urging motorists not to drive unless absolutely necessary, and there were landslides in Arbroath and Brechin. | Many roads in the same area were impassable, with Tayside Police urging motorists not to drive unless absolutely necessary, and there were landslides in Arbroath and Brechin. |
The Met Office said 53mm of rain fell in Aberdeen on Sunday, nearly three-quarters of the usual rainfall for the whole of November. | The Met Office said 53mm of rain fell in Aberdeen on Sunday, nearly three-quarters of the usual rainfall for the whole of November. |
It fell on ground that was already saturated as the area had seen more than twice as much rainfall as normal for October. | It fell on ground that was already saturated as the area had seen more than twice as much rainfall as normal for October. |
Grampian Fire and Rescue Service said it had experienced its highest demand overnight, with about 350 calls coming in a 12-hour period. | Grampian Fire and Rescue Service said it had experienced its highest demand overnight, with about 350 calls coming in a 12-hour period. |
The situation caused serious problems on the roads. | The situation caused serious problems on the roads. |
The wet weather caused problems for motorists across Scotland | The wet weather caused problems for motorists across Scotland |
There are serious problems on the A90 Lang Stracht in Aberdeen. North Anderson Drive was down to one lane northbound between Lang Stracht and Mastrick Rd. | There are serious problems on the A90 Lang Stracht in Aberdeen. North Anderson Drive was down to one lane northbound between Lang Stracht and Mastrick Rd. |
Drivers were forced to abandon their cars outside Arbroath. | Drivers were forced to abandon their cars outside Arbroath. |
A vehicle in Montrose was swept away and Tayside Police reported many drivers were trapped in their cars in deep water. | A vehicle in Montrose was swept away and Tayside Police reported many drivers were trapped in their cars in deep water. |
Moray Council said roads and properties in areas including Rothes and Portessie had been affected by flooding. | Moray Council said roads and properties in areas including Rothes and Portessie had been affected by flooding. |
The A941 at Rothes was closed following a landslip and 30 stranded motorists spent the night at council centres in Keith. | The A941 at Rothes was closed following a landslip and 30 stranded motorists spent the night at council centres in Keith. |
The SPL match between Dundee United and Rangers had to be abandoned at half-time on Sunday because of the heavy rain. | The SPL match between Dundee United and Rangers had to be abandoned at half-time on Sunday because of the heavy rain. |
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