Heavy rainfall and rising river levels have led to severe flood warnings across Scotland. Authorities are urging people to stay away from affected areas and are working with multi-agency partners to support communities.
Several severe flood warnings have been put in place across Scotland as wild weather ravages the country. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) issued three flood warnings on December 30 for Sluggan to Dulnain Bridge, Kincraig to Inverdruie and Aviemore / Dafabar due to heavy and prolonged rain expected all night.
Superintendent Jennifer Valentine for Police Scotland advised the public to stay away from areas mentioned due to the hazardous conditions and assured locals there are multi-agency partners ready to help those in need. The Met Office has also issued an amber warning for rain, covering Moray and the Highlands, which comes into force on Tuesday at midnight and will expire at 5pm. The Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGORR) has also been activated in response to the weather warning. First Minister John Swinney is due to chair a meeting of SGORR this evening to review the preparedness for the challenging weather ahead. A spokesperson for SEPA said: 'Three severe flood warnings have been issued for Sluggan to Dulnain Bridge, Kincraig to Inverdruie, and Aviemore/Dalfabar due to heavy and prolonged rainfall expected overnight. 'Very high river levels are forecast in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Extensive river flooding is highly likely, increasing the risk to life, widespread disruption to transport, infrastructure, and property flooding. Remember to follow the advice of emergency responders and do not walk or drive through flood water.' Superintendent Jennifer Valentine also said: 'Following significant and continuing rainfall across the Highlands and Moray, we are dealing with challenging weather conditions, as well as rising river levels, and are asking people to take care. 'We are working hard with a range of multi-agency partners to support communities and those who need our hel
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