Severe flood warnings have been issued for two north-east towns as rain continues to batter the region.
Sepa have advised that the warnings mean “extensive flooding is expected and that river levels will significantly exceed previous floods in 2002 and 2009.
The above video, shot by Kenny Elrick, shows the flooding this afternoon in Kintore.
Two SEVERE #Flood warnings have been issued for Inverurie and Kintore – please check https://t.co/azOfKk1Je7 for full details on impacts
— SEPA (@ScottishEPA) January 7, 2016
Kintore
In Kintore properties and businesses including those in Castle Hill and Kingsfield Road are expected to be badly hit, with many roads, including the B977, will be impassable in and around Kintore.
SEPA have warned that river levels in Kintore will significantly exceed those experienced in 2002 and 2009 and are not expected to peak until the early hours of Friday morning.
The agency are also advising residents to “stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks. Some evacuations have been advised; please follow any advice provided by the emergency services.”
Inverurie
SEPA warn that extensive flooding is expected to properties and businesses including those in Port Elphinstone, along Old Canal, and Inverurie Paper Mill.
The Waste Water Treatment Works and railway line will also be significantly affected. Many roads, including the B993, will be impassable in and around Inverurie.
River levels will significantly exceed those experienced in 2002 and 2009 and are not expected to peak until the early hours of Friday morning.
Be aware that flooding impacts will also extend up the River Urie where levels are expected to be the highest in recent history. S
tay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks. Some evacuations have been advised; please follow any advice provided by the emergency services.