Flood warning issued

ABERDEENSHIRE Council is advising residents to remain vigilant as heavy rain returns to the area and a flood alert has been put in place.

Persistent and heavy rain is forecast for North Aberdeenshire until late this evening.

A council spokeswoman said: "We will continue to work with our partner agencies to monitor the situation and take necessary action if required."

http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/emergency/planning.aspFor useful information on how to prepare for possible flooding and other emergencies, please see:

SEPA is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide flood information updates regarding rising river levels via their website and hotline service.

http://floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodupdates/For more information, please see their website here:

Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0845 9881188.

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