A month’s worth of rain falls in 24 hours in Scotland

Severe weather

Updated on 08/10/23 at 03:08 am.

An orange alert has been issued to indicate that lives are at risk in some areas until Sunday afternoon

More than usual, the umbrellas are out Scotland. A month’s worth of rain fell in this country in 24 hours United KingdomThe train disrupted traffic, forcing stranded motorists to be airlifted, police and railway officials said on Saturday.

Ten motorists had to be rescued after being stopped Landslides on a major road near Inverare on the west coast, police said. Due to flooding, even streets in the Inverclyde area can be kayaked.

A very difficult journey

Some trains were also canceled or disrupted earlier than planned, and motorists were asked to postpone their journeys.

“A month’s worth of rain was recorded in 24 hours in some areas, causing significant flooding,” a ScotRail spokeswoman explained. The National Weather Service has issued an orange alert to indicate that life is at risk in some areas until Sunday afternoon.

20 minutes with AFP