Met Office Slaps New Red Alert on Scotland Amid Deadly Flood Chaos
The Met Office has thrown down a fresh red weather warning over parts of Scotland. The new alert kicks in at midnight tonight and stays until 11.59pm tomorrow. Angus and Aberdeenshire—already hammered by severe storms—are set to bear the brunt once again.
Deadly Floodwaters Continue to Threaten Lives
Forecasters warn of persistent danger from fast-flowing, deep floodwaters. Homes and businesses face widespread flooding. Locals have been urged to brace for property damage, road closures, and public transport disruptions.
Tragedy Strikes Again in Severe Weather Crisis
Tragedy has deepened with a second death linked to the storm. A 56-year-old driver lost his life after a tree crashed onto his van. The fatal incident happened on the B9127 at Whigstreet near Forfar around 5.05pm on Thursday. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but could not save him. Police have informed the man’s next of kin. The road remains shut as investigations continue.
Man Swept Away in Aberdeenshire; Search Underway
Meanwhile, a separate ordeal unfolds as rescue teams hunt for a man swept away in his car at Marykirk, Aberdeenshire. Severe weather hampers search efforts, but the hunt presses on.
These calamities come after emergency services recovered the body of a 57-year-old woman from a river in Angus on Thursday. Scotland remains in the grip of a serious weather emergency, with lives and properties at grave risk.
