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Emergency services are dealing with major flooding in the Aberdeenshire town of Stonehaven. Emergency services have been dealing with major flooding in the Aberdeenshire town of Stonehaven.
Up to 70 residents have been moved from their homes after the River Carron burst its banks. About 40 homes were evacuated after the River Carron burst its banks and affected a number of streets in the centre of the town.
Residents said the worst of the flooding occurred from 03:00 to 05:00 and water levels were waist-high.Residents said the worst of the flooding occurred from 03:00 to 05:00 and water levels were waist-high.
Environment protection agency Sepa has put 30 flood warnings in place, mainly in Perthshire, Angus and Aberdeenshire.Environment protection agency Sepa has put 30 flood warnings in place, mainly in Perthshire, Angus and Aberdeenshire.
Routes in central and east Fife are closed. The A90 has been hit in several areas, and is shut in both directions between Stracathro and Brechin. Flooding has also closed the A85 at Comrie, and the A92 at Ardestie.Routes in central and east Fife are closed. The A90 has been hit in several areas, and is shut in both directions between Stracathro and Brechin. Flooding has also closed the A85 at Comrie, and the A92 at Ardestie.
Rail services between Edinburgh and Aberdeen have been disrupted due to a landslip blocking the line between Dundee and Aberdeen. Rail services to Aberdeen have been disrupted due to a landslip blocking the line between Dundee and Aberdeen.
Scotrail is advising passengers to make alternative travel arrangements.Scotrail is advising passengers to make alternative travel arrangements.
Residents in the River Street area of Brechin have been placed on alert as the waters of the River South Esk continued to rise, threatening a repeat of the flooding experienced in October.Residents in the River Street area of Brechin have been placed on alert as the waters of the River South Esk continued to rise, threatening a repeat of the flooding experienced in October.
A rest centre has been opened in Brechin, for residents who want to leave their homes.A rest centre has been opened in Brechin, for residents who want to leave their homes.
Tayside Police said a close watch was also being kept on the Brothock Burn in Arbroath and sandbags were being deployed to St Vigeans, as waters rose on the outskirts of Arbroath.Tayside Police said a close watch was also being kept on the Brothock Burn in Arbroath and sandbags were being deployed to St Vigeans, as waters rose on the outskirts of Arbroath.
In Stonehaven, a rendezvous point for members of the public has been set up at Market Square and a rest centre has been established at Mackie Academy.In Stonehaven, a rendezvous point for members of the public has been set up at Market Square and a rest centre has been established at Mackie Academy.
Flood barriers were erected in the town on Saturday, but David Fleming, a member of the local community council, said the area had been hit by rain for the past 48 hours, and that it had got much worse during the night.Flood barriers were erected in the town on Saturday, but David Fleming, a member of the local community council, said the area had been hit by rain for the past 48 hours, and that it had got much worse during the night.
He told BBC Scotland: "Some of the water from the fields above the town just came right down the main road and into the High Street and flooded to a depth of about waist height or more.He told BBC Scotland: "Some of the water from the fields above the town just came right down the main road and into the High Street and flooded to a depth of about waist height or more.
"The water's going down fairly rapidly, although it's still quite deep in the High Street."The water's going down fairly rapidly, although it's still quite deep in the High Street.
"A significant part of the town has still got water in it and in the part that hasn't, there's a whole lot of mud and debris on the street.""A significant part of the town has still got water in it and in the part that hasn't, there's a whole lot of mud and debris on the street."
The BBC's Steven Duff said the High Street was still badly flooded at noon, with water reaching car bonnets and raw sewage on the street, along with other debris.The BBC's Steven Duff said the High Street was still badly flooded at noon, with water reaching car bonnets and raw sewage on the street, along with other debris.
Jill Paterson, who lives on the town's High Street, told BBC Scotland: "I woke up about 04:45, there was a few car alarms going off in the street.Jill Paterson, who lives on the town's High Street, told BBC Scotland: "I woke up about 04:45, there was a few car alarms going off in the street.
"When I looked out the window, you could see the water right down the middle of the street. It was just this kind of brown, gungy water.""When I looked out the window, you could see the water right down the middle of the street. It was just this kind of brown, gungy water."
"When I went to the bathroom, which is at the back of the house, the brown water was coming up through my bath and through the toilet. My heart was thumping in my chest.""When I went to the bathroom, which is at the back of the house, the brown water was coming up through my bath and through the toilet. My heart was thumping in my chest."
A Grampian Police spokesman said: "Residents in affected streets are asked to make their way initially either to Market Square or to the reception centre which has been set up at Mackie Academy. Staff from Aberdeenshire Council are on hand at Mackie Academy to assist members of the public. Police said there were no reports of any injuries and it is understood water levels were now falling and the weather was improving.
"Residents unable to leave their property should remain at a higher level where possible and dial 999.
"At this early stage we would ask those being evacuated to expect it to last between 12-24 hours. Those leaving their property should take any essential personal items they will require - any medication they may need for example - and also ensure that they secure their property when they leave."
Police said there were no reports of any injuries and it is understood water levels were now falling.
There has also been a warning that high winds could cause problems.There has also been a warning that high winds could cause problems.
Gusts of up to 70mph are expected on Shetland. On Saturday, the retailer Tesco chartered a Hercules transporter plane to fly supplies to the islands.Gusts of up to 70mph are expected on Shetland. On Saturday, the retailer Tesco chartered a Hercules transporter plane to fly supplies to the islands.
Serco NorthLink Ferries warned that, because of the winds, sailings between the Northern Isles and Aberdeen, which have not run since Thursday, would not operate before Sunday evening, at the earliest.Serco NorthLink Ferries warned that, because of the winds, sailings between the Northern Isles and Aberdeen, which have not run since Thursday, would not operate before Sunday evening, at the earliest.
Passengers are advised to check scheduled services for amended services.Passengers are advised to check scheduled services for amended services.
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