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Severe weather conditions have resulted in widespread flooding and road closures across parts of Scotland. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has raised alarms by issuing 17 flood warnings and 12 flood alerts nationwide, triggered by heavy rainfall combined with melting snow. These conditions have led to significant disruptions, including the closure of major roads such as the A92 in Aberdeenshire and the A9 at Blair Atholl in Perth and Kinross.
In Argyll and Bute, a landslide has forced the closure of the A815 near Rest and Be Thankful, close to Lochgoilhead. Drivers are currently being redirected through alternative routes via the B839 and B828, with authorities advising motorists to avoid the vicinity if possible. In addition, the A83 at Rest and Be Thankful remains shut, with traffic rerouted along the Old Military Road. Bear Scotland is set to assess the situation and determine whether the A83 can reopen after a hillside inspection scheduled for midday.
The heavy rainfall comes on the heels of a week marked by wintry weather in northern Scotland, which led to the closure of hundreds of schools during the opening week of the school term. Although Aberdeenshire Council had previously declared a major incident in response to the weather, this status was lifted on Sunday evening. However, approximately a dozen schools in Aberdeenshire are still closed, while schools in Aberdeen and the Highland council areas have resumed normal operations.
Officials have urged the public to remain cautious given the ongoing conditions. David Morgan, SEPA’s flood duty manager, highlighted the heightened flood risk in Dumfries and Galloway as well as in western and northern regions of Scotland. He warned, “Continuing heavy rain, combined with melting snow, increases the risk of flooding.” He added that potential impacts could include flooding of communities, low-lying areas, transport links, and individual properties, cautioning that “driving conditions will be very difficult at times.” Meanwhile, the Scottish Government Resilience Room has been convening daily to coordinate responses, with Justice Secretary Angela Constance encouraging people to stay vigilant by monitoring weather forecasts, flood warnings, and travel guidance
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