itemprop=description content=PARTS of Scotland remain at risk from flooding as the clean-up operation following a weekend of extreme rainfall continues.
PARTS of Scotland remain at risk from flooding as the clean-up operation following a weekend of extreme rainfall continues.
Police Scotland said communities “faced some of the most challenging conditions ever” over the weekend, with 10 motorists airlifted to safety on Saturday due to landslides on the A83 in Argyll and Bute, which dislodged 2000 tonnes of debris. Another four were airlifted in Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute. “Remember that not only is flood water likely to be dirty, 30cm of fast-flowing water can move an average family-sized car, and just 15cm of fast-flowing water could be enough to knock you off your feet.
“In terms of Argyll, the area around the A83 Rest and Be Thankful saw a month’s worth of rainfall, around 160mm, fall over 36 hours.“Safety inspections are now under way and teams are on site to begin clear-up operations once it is deemed safe to do so.”The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room met on Sunday to discuss and plan the response to the situation.
“These impacts are ongoing and I want to put on record my thanks to all the staff and volunteers responding across the country.”We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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