Achi news desk-
The Met Office has another warning for rain on Tuesday affecting much of Scotland.
It comes after 60mph gusts from Storm Kathleen battered parts of the country over the weekend, leading to travel disruption and road closures.
🔸AMBER #Clanock #Lochranza 07 April After the ship arrives at Lochranza it will make one final sail to Tarbert. Due to the weather this will be the last day of sailing.
— CalMac Service Information (@CalMac_Updates) April 7, 2024
The rain warning for Tuesday comes into force at 1am, remains in place until 6pm, and covers the Borders, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Aberdeen.
Sepa warned that significant flooding is possible in coastal areas, particularly in the Western Isles and Orkney due to the threat of high tides and waves.
READ MORE: Storm Kathleen brings strong winds on the hottest day of the year
He says there is still a danger to life and the risk of property flooding, road flooding and disruption to infrastructure remains in place.
Sepa also warned of river flooding on Tuesday in south, central and north-east Scotland.
North Hanover Street is closed between Cathedral Street and George Square due to wind blowing debris from a building. Contractors are on their way to carry out repairs. pic.twitter.com/Krg8mEybFH
— Police Scotland Greater Glasgow (@PSOSGreaterGlas) April 7, 2024
Janine Hensman, Sepa’s flood duty manager, said: “While Storm Kathleen will ease on Sunday night, another weather system is on the way. Significant river and surface water flooding is possible in southern, central and north-eastern areas on Tuesday, with coastal flooding continues due to high spring tides.
“Flood warnings are in place so keep up to date via our website. We will continue to work with the Met Office to monitor the situation 24/7 and review regional flood warnings and local flood warnings as necessary.
“We advise people to sign up to Floodline to receive free updates about where they live, or travel through, direct to their phone.
“People can also check our flood updates for all the latest information and view the three-day flood forecast in Scotland to see what conditions are expected further ahead”.
NEW: We are unable to run trains between Helensburgh Central and Dumbarton Central due to bad weather affecting the railway line. Balloch trains are running as usual. ^Angus https://t.co/sYLDYfQlAg
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) April 7, 2024
Police closed North Hanover Street between Cathedral Street and George Square, Glasgow, as debris was blown from a building and onto the street.
CalMac, Scotland’s largest ferry operator, canceled a number of its services and many other ferries are operating on reduced timetables, while others face possible disruption.
UPDATE: Services are starting to return to normal. https://t.co/lUCZ7Ahd8S
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) April 7, 2024
ScotRail also faced a number of disruptions throughout Sunday, including on its Helensburgh Central and Dunbarton Central services.
READ MORE: Power outage safety advice issued ahead of Storm Kathleen
However, according to Scotrail, services are “beginning to return to normal”.
Call out last night with @AberdeenMRT for 2 walkers in difficulty on Lochnagar.
Located safe and sound in the wee small hours.
Remember if you go out, read the weather forecast and have the skills and kit to enable you to enjoy your day 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/8inAdMv2zX
— BraemarMRT (@BraemarMRT) April 6, 2024
In Aberdeen mountain rescue teams tracked down two hikers who got into trouble on Saturday night.
On Sunday, the Braemar Mountain Rescue team wrote: “Call last night with Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team for two walkers in difficulty on Lochnagar.
“Located safe and sound in the wee small hours. Remember, if you go out, read the weather forecast and have the skills and kit to enable you to enjoy your day.”
