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Emergency funding for Scottish flood damage Emergency funding for Scottish flood damage
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The Scottish government has said it will consider emergency funding for local authorities to help deal with the costs of flood damage.The Scottish government has said it will consider emergency funding for local authorities to help deal with the costs of flood damage.
It activated the Bellwin Scheme after representations from Moray Council.It activated the Bellwin Scheme after representations from Moray Council.
Elgin's £86m flood alleviation scheme was put to the test on Monday when the area was hit by the remnants of Hurricane Bertha.Elgin's £86m flood alleviation scheme was put to the test on Monday when the area was hit by the remnants of Hurricane Bertha.
But 200 homes were evacuated over fears the River Lossie would burst its banks where the project is not completed.But 200 homes were evacuated over fears the River Lossie would burst its banks where the project is not completed.
Most of the people involved have now returned to their homes.Most of the people involved have now returned to their homes.
Properties in parts of Aberdeenshire were also evacuated as the water level rose. However, police have warned that Riverside Drive in Aberdeen could be affected by water flooding from the River Dee at high tide at about 16:00.
Properties in parts of Aberdeenshire were also evacuated on Monday as the water level rose.
In Huntly, residents in local care homes were moved to the town's Jubilee Hospital, while about 150 people staying in a caravan park in Ballater were also evacuated.In Huntly, residents in local care homes were moved to the town's Jubilee Hospital, while about 150 people staying in a caravan park in Ballater were also evacuated.
Finance Secretary John Swinney said: "We know, and I have seen for myself, just how devastating the effects of flooding can be for our communities. That is why I have today agreed to activate the Bellwin Scheme to provide support to affected councils to assist with immediate and unforeseen costs of dealing with the aftermath of the severe weather.
"As the full impact on local communities continues to be assessed, we stand ready to provide urgent assistance and the Scottish government will consider applications from local authorities for emergency funding through the Bellwin Scheme."
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One of the most photographed landmarks during the height of Monday's flooding was the Old Bridge of Carr at Carrbridge, a village near Aviemore.One of the most photographed landmarks during the height of Monday's flooding was the Old Bridge of Carr at Carrbridge, a village near Aviemore.
Kumaran Krishnan photographed the crossing two days earlier and said the scene at that time was "serene".Kumaran Krishnan photographed the crossing two days earlier and said the scene at that time was "serene".
The high span, humpback rubble bridge was constructed in 1717 so pedestrians and horses could cross the River Dulnain.The high span, humpback rubble bridge was constructed in 1717 so pedestrians and horses could cross the River Dulnain.
According to the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland's Canmore site, it is said to have been known as a funeral bridge.According to the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland's Canmore site, it is said to have been known as a funeral bridge.
This was because it was used for the carrying of coffins to a nearby burial ground.This was because it was used for the carrying of coffins to a nearby burial ground.
It was said to have been built at the expense of the local parish by stonemason John Niccelsone at a cost of £100.It was said to have been built at the expense of the local parish by stonemason John Niccelsone at a cost of £100.
Finance Secretary John Swinney said: "We know, and I have seen for myself, just how devastating the effects of flooding can be for our communities. That is why I have today agreed to activate the Bellwin Scheme to provide support to affected councils to assist with immediate and unforeseen costs of dealing with the aftermath of the severe weather.
"As the full impact on local communities continues to be assessed, we stand ready to provide urgent assistance and the Scottish government will consider applications from local authorities for emergency funding through the Bellwin Scheme."
Torrential rain brought by ex-Hurricane Bertha caused the wettest day of the year so far, with Fair Isle in Shetland seeing 132.6mm of rain between 10:00 on Saturday and 10:00 on Monday - almost double the 70.3mm full-month average for August.Torrential rain brought by ex-Hurricane Bertha caused the wettest day of the year so far, with Fair Isle in Shetland seeing 132.6mm of rain between 10:00 on Saturday and 10:00 on Monday - almost double the 70.3mm full-month average for August.
Lossiemouth in Moray was deluged with 100mm of rain during the same time, despite a full-month average of 61.9mm. Parts of Aberdeenshire saw wind gusts of 50mph.Lossiemouth in Moray was deluged with 100mm of rain during the same time, despite a full-month average of 61.9mm. Parts of Aberdeenshire saw wind gusts of 50mph.
Arrangements were made for some of the evacuated residents to be taken to a rest centre set up at Elgin High School.Arrangements were made for some of the evacuated residents to be taken to a rest centre set up at Elgin High School.
A Moray Council spokesman said: "We evacuated homes along the River Lossie but it was very much as a precaution. No homes have been damaged at the moment but the river was getting perilously close to bursting its banks.A Moray Council spokesman said: "We evacuated homes along the River Lossie but it was very much as a precaution. No homes have been damaged at the moment but the river was getting perilously close to bursting its banks.
"It's an area that's been badly affected be flooding in the past so we wanted to act quickly.""It's an area that's been badly affected be flooding in the past so we wanted to act quickly."
Sand bags were distributed to residents, with areas along the rivers Spey, Dee and Deveron on alert.Sand bags were distributed to residents, with areas along the rivers Spey, Dee and Deveron on alert.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has almost 40 flood warnings in place, indicating flooding is expected, and eight flood alerts, where flooding is possible. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) earlier had almost 40 flood warnings in place, indicating flooding is expected, but this has since been reduced to 18.
Six flood alerts, where flooding is possible, have also been issued.
Drivers have been urged to exercise caution on northern routes.Drivers have been urged to exercise caution on northern routes.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews attended more than 50 incidents in the Highlands, many of which involved people being stranded after attempting to drive through flooded sections of road.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews attended more than 50 incidents in the Highlands, many of which involved people being stranded after attempting to drive through flooded sections of road.
On the rail network, flooding at Kingussie mean trains are not running between Perth and Inverness and there are no trains between Aberdeen and Inverness. Replacement bus services have been put in place.On the rail network, flooding at Kingussie mean trains are not running between Perth and Inverness and there are no trains between Aberdeen and Inverness. Replacement bus services have been put in place.
ScotRail said trains in the Highlands and the north east would not be fully operational until Wednesday at the earliest.ScotRail said trains in the Highlands and the north east would not be fully operational until Wednesday at the earliest.
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) said an important footbridge for walkers in the Cairngorms had been washed away.The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) said an important footbridge for walkers in the Cairngorms had been washed away.
The footbridge across the Derry Burn at the foot of Glen Derry - a link to the famous Lairig Ghru Pass - was lifted from its foundations and swept downstream.The footbridge across the Derry Burn at the foot of Glen Derry - a link to the famous Lairig Ghru Pass - was lifted from its foundations and swept downstream.
The MCofS said the Lairig Ghru was impassable by the Luibeg branch of the foot track.The MCofS said the Lairig Ghru was impassable by the Luibeg branch of the foot track.