Heavy rain has caused chaos on roads in Aberdeen today, with some being flooded by the downfall.
Blocked drains also caused issues on the Granite City’s roads, with water levels increasing at Esslemont Avenue in Rosemount and Polmuir Road near Duthie Park.
There was also flooding between Powis Terrace and Great Northern Road – near the old Northern Hotel – with cars having to slowly drive through to get to the other side.
Part of the city’s Union Terrace Gardens was also flooded.
The chaos came as flood alerts were issued for the north and north-east, with heavy rain falling across the region.
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) issued a total of 18 alerts encompassing much of Scotland following a bout of rain over the weekend.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms stretching from 2am until 1pm today.
This afternoon, King Street’s Lidl store confirmed that flooding had forced them to close temporarily today.
Customers looking to fill up their trolleys were met with a sign on the front door which read “store closed – sorry for any inconvenience.”
A Lidl spokesperson said: “Unfortunately the store is closed right now. It’ because of the flooding today.
“There is excess water on the shop floor which means it is unsafe for customers at the moment.
“We are hoping to be opened up later on.”
Flood alerts pose ‘significant impacts’
Aberdeen City Council stated on social media: “Please note Sepa has issued a flood warning for Aberdeen due to heavy rain on Monday morning.
“Impacts may include flooding to low lying land and roads, and individual properties. There could also be a danger from fast flowing water.”
Sepa has issued flood alerts for these areas:
- Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City
- Caithness and Sutherland
- Easter Ross and Great Glen
- Findhorn Nairn Moray and Speyside
- Orkney
Flooding could impact travel at the start of this week. Image: DC Thomson.
While not full flood warnings, there are still risks.
Towns and villages situated along the Rivers Don, Dee and Spey are particularly prone to flooding.
Sepa stated: “Heavy rain on Monday morning could cause significant flooding impacts from surface water.
“Particularly at risk are urban areas and the transport network. Impacts may include flooding to low lying land and roads, and individual properties.
“There could also be a danger from fast flowing water.”
Wet weather causing power cuts across the north
Across both the north and north-east, power outages are also affecting several areas.
Multiple unplanned outages have been reported in the AB41 postcode area, affecting 250 homes.
Further outages have been reported in the AB53 and the AB39 area, affecting 45 homes.
Meanwhile in the Highlands – two postcodes are also facing losses to power.
79 homes in the IV63 post code have lost electricity while a further 17 in the IV4 area are also without power.
SSEN says engineers are on-site in area area and are hoping to restore electricity as soon as possible.
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