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Heavy rain has caused havoc in the north and east of Scotland with many homes flooded and trains cancelled.Heavy rain has caused havoc in the north and east of Scotland with many homes flooded and trains cancelled.
The centre of Stonehaven, in Aberdeenshire, is under water and trains between Edinburgh and Aberdeen were cancelled. In the Aberdeenshire village of Huntly, more 100 elderly people have been moved from their care home.
A major rescue operation was under way in the Aberdeenshire village of Huntly. Arbroath in Angus was left virtually cut off, with all main routes in and out - including the railway line from Edinburgh to Aberdeen - impassable.
About 100 people - many elderly and vulnerable from a local care home - have been taken to safety by rescuers after a river burst its banks. The centre of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire was under water after rivers burst their banks.
Desperate residents filled pillow cases with sand from the beach to try to protect buildings, after the rivers Cowie and Carron burst their banks.
Some streets in the town were eventually evacuated.
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."
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.
Inspector Kevin Wallace, of Grampian Police, said the force's focus had moved to the Huntly area, where dozens of houses are affected by high waters from the river Deveron.
He said water was getting into a large number of properties on the north side of Huntly.
About 100 people - many elderly and vulnerable from a local care home - were taken to safety by rescuers after a river burst its banks.
Roads have been closed across the Grampian and Tayside regions. There are three severe flood warnings for parts of the River Isla and River Spey.Roads have been closed across the Grampian and Tayside regions. There are three severe flood warnings for parts of the River Isla and River Spey.
Arbroath in Angus was left virtually cut off, with all the main routes in and out - including the railway line - impassable. 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, Angus, where they were advised alternative bus connections could not be organised because of the rain.
Many roads in the same area are impassable, with Tayside police urging motorists not to drive unless absolutely necessary and landslides in Arbroath and Brechin.Many roads in the same area are impassable, with Tayside police urging motorists not to drive unless absolutely necessary and landslides in Arbroath and Brechin.
In Stonehaven town centre, desperate residents filled pillow cases with sand from the beach to try to protect buildings, after the rivers Cowie and Carron burst their banks.
Some streets in the town were eventually evacuated.
Aberdeen saw about 39mm (1.5in) of rain in the 12 hours from 0600 GMT to 1800 GMT on Sunday and about 32mm fell in the Edinburgh area.Aberdeen saw about 39mm (1.5in) of rain in the 12 hours from 0600 GMT to 1800 GMT on Sunday and about 32mm fell in the Edinburgh area.
Stonehaven residents have seen their homes flooded (Picture: Rudi Meir)Stonehaven residents have seen their homes flooded (Picture: Rudi Meir)
The situation has caused big problems on the roads.The situation has caused big problems on the roads.
The A90 at Laurencekirk and the A92 coastal road were closed.The A90 at Laurencekirk and the A92 coastal road were closed.
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 have been affected by flooding.Moray Council said roads and properties in areas including Rothes and Portessie had been have been affected by flooding.
The A941 at Rothes has been closed following a landslip and 30 stranded motorists are spending the night at council centres in Keith.The A941 at Rothes has been closed following a landslip and 30 stranded motorists are spending the night at council centres in Keith.
The SPL match between Dundee United and Rangers was abandoned at half-time on Sunday because of the heavy rain.The SPL match between Dundee United and Rangers was abandoned at half-time on Sunday because of the heavy rain.
The following roads are closed:The following roads are closed:
  • The A96 at Huntly and between Keith and Fochabers.
  • The A96 at Huntly and between Keith and Fochabers.
  • The A92 between Johnshaven and St Cyrus.
  • The A92 between Johnshaven and St Cyrus.
  • The A947 Cowie to St Catherines.
  • The A947 Cowie to St Catherines.
  • The A920 Dufftown to Huntly road.
  • The A920 Dufftown to Huntly road.
  • The B993 Kemnay to Monnymusk road.
  • The B993 Kemnay to Monnymusk road.
  • The B977 Esht to Dunnecht road.
  • The B977 Esht to Dunnecht road.
  • The B9016 Buckie to Keith road.
  • The B9016 Buckie to Keith road.
  • The B9170 between Inverurie and Olmeldrum and between Darra and Cummingston.
  • The B9170 between Inverurie and Olmeldrum and between Darra and Cummingston.
    • The following roads are only passable with care:The following roads are only passable with care:
  • The A98 Fraserburgh to Buckie.
  • The A98 Fraserburgh to Buckie.
  • The A96 Inverurie to Huntly.
  • The A96 Inverurie to Huntly.
  • The A93 at Banchory.
  • The A93 at Banchory.
  • The A941 between Rothes and Criagellachie.
  • The A941 between Rothes and Criagellachie.
    • In Tayside the A92 is closed at Inverkeilor, it has now re-opened at westbound traffic at Ardestie. The B955 Aylth to Meigle road is closed.In Tayside the A92 is closed at Inverkeilor, it has now re-opened at westbound traffic at Ardestie. The B955 Aylth to Meigle road is closed.
    In Fife all roads are now open again although the police say they are monitoring the situation.In Fife all roads are now open again although the police say they are monitoring the situation.
    The following rail lines are closed due to flooding.The following rail lines are closed due to flooding.
    Inverness to Aberdeen, although there are trains running between Aberdeen and Elgin.Inverness to Aberdeen, although there are trains running between Aberdeen and Elgin.
    Services between Aberdeen and Dundee are suspended.Services between Aberdeen and Dundee are suspended.
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