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GALLERY: Shocking photos show extent of flooding across north and north-east

Much of the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire have been affected.

Aberdeen Community Energy site surrounded by water on the River Don. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

By Ross Hempseed & Heather Fowlie

October 8 2023, 4:26 pm

October 8 2023, 4:26 pm

As heavy rain continues to batter parts of north and north-east, there are major flood risks as rivers begin the overflow.

With an amber warning for rain in place this weekend, most places have been drenched in a month’s worth of rain in just 24 hours.

This has led to multiple flooding events across the West Coast yesterday and now along the East Coast and Moray on Sunday.

Images show the extent of the flooding on rivers like the Dee which burst its banks on Sunday morning flooding the surrounding area.

In addition the River Spey has also burst its banks and has flooded a nearby park in Aberlour.

Here are some photographs taken of flooding events across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire this weekend.

St Cyrus Village Inn surrounded by flood water. — Flooding and heavy rain in St Cyrus today. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

St Cyrus Village Inn in Montrose had to deal with the excess waterflow. — St Cyrus Village Inn have their flood gates up. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Carron water rises up due to flooding in Stonehaven. — Carron water rises up due to flooding in Stonehaven. Image: Charlie Gall

Carron water rises up due to flooding, Stonehaven. — Carron water rises up due to flooding, Stonehaven. Image: Charlie Gall

Carron water rises up as floodwater thunders through Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. — Carron water rises up as floodwater thunders through Stonehaven. Image: Charlie Gall.

Deep puddles on the A92 south of Aberdeen road. — Deep puddles on the A92 south of Aberdeen road. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Flooding along the A92 south of Aberdeen. — Flooding along the A92 south of Aberdeen. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

High water at the River Dee. — High water at the River Dee. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

The banks of the River Dee overflowed. — The banks of the river Dee overflowed today. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

A bench is submerged in the overflow from flooding at the River Dee. — A warning was issued for people to stay safe because of the flooding. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Countesswells Road in Aberdeen was closed by police due to the flooding. — The road was closed at Countesswells Road from the flooding. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Vehicles arrive to help clear Countesswells Road in Aberdeen. — Attempts to remove the water on Countesswells Road. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Flooding fills Countesswells Road in Aberdeen. — Dangerous amounts of water on Countesswells Road today. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Heavy rain battered Tillydrone in Aberdeen. — Heavy rain looking towards Tillydrone, Aberdeen. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

The Aberdeen Community Energy site is submerged in water after the River Don burst its banks. — The water has burst over the banks at The Aberdeen Community Energy site on the River Don, Donside Village. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Dogwalker takes his pet for a stroll in the horrible conditions. — Despite the weather, the dogs still need walked! Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

More flooding on the river bank. — More flooding on the river bank. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

A person braves the wet conditions at Donside Village, Aberdeen. — Someone walking at Donside Village, Aberdeen. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Lorries and tractors were involved in clearing the road at the A83. — The clean-up operation is underway at the A83/A813. Image: Bear Scotland

Tractor helps push away mud at A83 Butter Bridge/Glen Kinglas. — Clean-up operation underway at the A83 Butter Bridge/Glen Kinglas. Image: Bear Scotland

Flooding clean-up underway at A83 Butter Bridge/Glen Kinglas. — The clean-up operation is underway at the A83 Butter Bridge/Glen Kinglas. Image: Bear Scotland

The overflowing River Spey burst its banks with floodwater soon filling Alice Littler Park nearby. — The overflowing River Spey burst its banks with floodwater soon filling Alice Littler Park nearby. Image: Ellie Spurrier.

Flooding through Carrbridge in the Highlands via the River Spey. — Raging floodwater flows through Carrbridge via the River Spey. Image: William MacKenzie.

Rain warning lifted after Rivers Dee and Spey burst their banks.

Travel disruption as trains cancelled and roads closed following weekend of torrential rain.

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