The majority of the train network in Scotland and northeast England is expected to be disrupted owing to flooding and power outages.
A woman has reportedly been swept away by the River Don in Aberdeenshire, and today’s heavy rain is expected to cause further disruption across Scotland and the northeast of England.
Friday at approximately 3.05 p.m., Police Scotland was summoned to a river in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, after reports of a person in the water.
While the search was suspended overnight, police investigations continue.
According to accounts, the person, who is believed to be a woman, may have been attempting to save a dog.
In recent days, portions of Scotland and northeast England have been pummelling by severe rainfall.
In the northeastern region of Scotland, the council has warned homeowners to protect their homes against floods, while Stonehaven and Inverurie have experienced power outages.
After flood warnings intensified, some areas of Aberdeenshire have opened rest facilities.
As a result of prolonged precipitation, river levels in the east of Scotland are projected to continue rising significantly today.
A month’s worth of precipitation in certain areas
Vincent Fitzsimons, flood duty manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa), stated, “We’ve already experienced about a month’s worth of rain in certain areas this week, and we’re expecting roughly the same on Friday and Saturday in northeast Scotland.”
The heaviest effects will occur between early Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning, with riverfront villages in sections of Aberdeenshire and Angus at the greatest risk.
Seven severe flood warnings and thirty flood alerts have been issued by Sepa for Scotland.
Residents and employees in affected areas have been advised to plan and prepare for only needed travel.
The majority of the train network in Scotland and northeast England is expected to be disrupted owing to flooding and power outages.
Some areas of Edinburgh have also seen localized flooding, as evidenced by photographs of the Crewe Toll roundabout submerged in water.
Hundreds of people were delayed at Newcastle Station on Friday as a result of the cancellation of trains to Scotland’s north, with passengers advised they may have to wait up to five hours to board replacement buses.
The lines for the bus services spanned hundreds of meters along the street in front of the city center station and spiraled into the station’s concourse.
One woman traveling to Edinburgh remarked, “This cannot be happening. I have a health condition and cannot wait outside in this manner.
James Brownhill from London stated, “It’s complete anarchy. However, nothing can be done. If anything is inundated, it is flooded.
“I’m probably going to have to spend the night in Newcastle.”
