Flood-hit streets have been swept by Scots cops as part of an exercise with the Coastguard during last night's extreme weather in parts of the country
Flood-hit streets have been swept by Scots cops as part of an exercise with the Coastguard while extreme weather continues to bring chaos and halt travel across the country.
Torrential rain hit much of the north east of Scotland, with roads and rail travel impacted, schools closed and centres set up for those unable to stay in their homes. Tayside Police said this morning the A913 is currently closed between Newburgh and Abernethy due to flooding. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route.
"They think it might give in, so folk had to leave their houses with their duvet covers. Some belongings were already flooded at this stage." He said: "The Scottish Government's resilience arrangements have been activated to ensure preparations and appropriate measures are in place, and we will continue to monitor the situation over the course of the weekend.
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