Severe weather continues to threaten parts of Scotland, with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (CEPA) warning of possible flooding in the Northern and Western Isles, Caithness Island and Sutherland Island. Authorities have also warned of large waves, strong winds, fallen trees and further disruption, prompting the closure of flood-protection locks near Fort William.
Flooding and coastal conditions
CEPA said areas of the south-west and Argyll, including the Solway Firth and Firth of Clyde, could experience unstable conditions, with large waves and strong winds. Flooding of low-lying land was also possible.
Highland Council said the locks at the mile-long Cahors and Rockyside Flood Protection Scheme near Fort William had been closed following warnings from CEPA.
Police warn of continued disruption
Police Scotland said the risk of disruption remained high on Tuesday, with severe weather forecast.
Assistant Constable Mark Sutherland said that although an amber weather warning was no longer in place, “the disruption is likely to go far beyond that due to further severe weather, fallen trees and other damage from the storm”.
Social Justice and Housing Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville told BBC Scotland News that there were “challenges ahead” because of the prolonged situation.
She urged Congress to review preparedness, adding that authorities were working to “ensure that everything we can is done.”
Somerville also said everyone could play a role by “recovering our homes as best we can and looking out for our neighbors and friends.”
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
