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North-east village reportedly flooding and being evacuated

Invercauld Bridge
Invercauld Bridge

Reports are coming in of high and rising water levels in a north-east village causing concern to residents.

The village of Braemar, famed for it’s weather anomalies, is reportedly experiencing high water levels.

Staff at Braemar caravan park have contacted emergency services.

A police Scotland spokesperson said he could not confirm if evacuations were taking place but said police units were on their way to Braemar to asses the situation.

The spokesman added that motorists should be aware of reports of trees down in several locations across the road network this morning.

Police Scotland received calls reporting fallen trees across Aberdeenshire with one blocking the South Deeside Road near the Ardoe House Hotel.

A flood alert has been issued by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) for the whole of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Ballater and Aboyne have flood warnings in place which means flooding is very likely.

A SEPA statement said: “The River Dee is expected to be high during this period.

“There will be a risk of flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the River Dee, this includes the caravan park, and properties on Dee Street, Ballater.”

The agency added that heavy rainfall across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire would lead to a “risk of flooding” from rivers to land and property.

“In addition strong southerly winds and large waves could cause some minor flooding from waves and spray overtopping in exposed coastal areas.”

Police have closed the A93 Ballater to Braemar Road at Inver due to flooding.

A Police spokesman said some people staying at the Braemar caravan park have ‘self evacuated’ from the site, while police are assessing the scene.

The spokesman added it was not clear if a “concerted police effort” was required.

Twitter users in the village are posted saying the water is too deep to leave their cars, and that people evacuating their homes.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a flood warning for Ballater; with the River Dee expected to burst its banks, affecting Dee Street and the nearby caravan park.

There are also warnings in place for Aboyne – with particular concern for the area surrounding  Low Road.

Another has been issued for Marykirk – as the River North Esk threatens to flood cottages at Marymill and the A937.

SEPA has also put out a blanket alert across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as the bad weather hits.

Overnight, north-east roads have blocked by fallen trees – with council teams working through to clear routes, including the A948 Ellon Bypass, the B9000 Pitmedden-Newbrugh road and the B977 South Deeside Road at the Ardoe House.

The MET Office issued an amber alert for heavy rain and a yellow alert for gale force winds – estimated to affect the area until around 3pm this afternoon.

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