Scotland takes a battering as rivers Tweed and Tromie burst banks
- 5 years ago
River Tromie in Spate at Tromie Bridge thanks to Martin Grace.
River Tweed floods Peebles.
Scots faced widespread chaos yesterday (Wed) as Storm Frank left thousands across the country stranded and without power. Heavy rain and gale-force winds spread across much of Scotland after the Met Office issued an amber "be prepared" warning for the majority of the UK. Up to 64 flood warnings and 14 flood alerts were issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and more than 5,500 homes were also left without power after trees and power lines were knocked down. Police were forced to close a number of roads due to the rising water level - including a caravan site in Braemar, which was evacuated early yesterday (Wed) morning.
River Tweed floods Peebles.
Scots faced widespread chaos yesterday (Wed) as Storm Frank left thousands across the country stranded and without power. Heavy rain and gale-force winds spread across much of Scotland after the Met Office issued an amber "be prepared" warning for the majority of the UK. Up to 64 flood warnings and 14 flood alerts were issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and more than 5,500 homes were also left without power after trees and power lines were knocked down. Police were forced to close a number of roads due to the rising water level - including a caravan site in Braemar, which was evacuated early yesterday (Wed) morning.