Scottish police warning over floods
Police have warned people in Scotland to stay at home unless absolutely necessary after heavy rain caused floods across the country.
Road conditions in the north east were described as "treacherous" with up to 400 households in Elgin were being evacuated as the River Lossie continued to rise. The river had breached its banks in one area, but the flow was being stemmed by sandbags.
As residents were being taken to a rest area in Elgin High School, council staff were fitting floodguards to council properties and strategically placing sandbags at the most vulnerable points.
"Staff from Moray Council, Grampian Police and Grampian Fire and Rescue have been working through the night to ensure an ordered response to the flooding problems and safe evacuations," said chief executive of Moray Council Alastair Keddie. "The Met Office and Sepa predict precipitation and water levels to peak sometime in the afternoon."
Residents are also to be evacuated in Rothes, as Moray Council reported that it was experiencing widespread flooding.
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