Torrential rains lash UK ending Indian Summer

Heavy rains and strong winds caused havoc across the UK this week, bringing the glorious run of good weather Britons enjoyed just last week to a rude halt. A large number of areas across the country were disrupted by flooding.

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency(SEPA) estimated that the river Deveron, rose up to 8ft in 24 hours marking the highest rise in water levels ever recorded on the river.

Britain had been enjoying an unseasonably sunny run in the days just prior to the downpours, sparking hopes of a delayed summer. However, the balmy conditions prevailing in the UK came to an abrupt end as torrential rains coupled with strong winds assaulted many areas. The worst hit region was Scotland, particularly the towns of Huntly and Stonehaven.

In Huntly, 40 residents were moved out of a nursing home during the night. Stonehaven was the worst affected in terms of flooding, a river was reported to have burst its banks. Around 50 people had to be rescued from their homes and the SPL match between Dundee United and Rangers was abandoned at half-time because of the incessant rains.

SEPA has now issued a flood warning for the river Spey. Also, three other flood warnings were in place for locations in England and Wales.

Heavy rain showers are expected to continue in various parts of the country, especially the western areas and western Scotland, but they are not expected to be anywhere as disruptive as the prolonged downpours that occurred over the weekend.