Heavy rain leading to widespread flooding throughout southern and central components of Scotland has introduced journey disruption within the run-up to Hogmanay.
Some had been making ready to ring within the New Year in Edinburgh’s conventional model for the primary time because the outbreak of COVID in early 2020.
The poor climate got here after the Met Office issued an amber warning for rain in southern components of Scotland on Friday and a yellow warning in a lot of the remainder of the nation.
It sparked landslips and widespread flooding – inflicting extreme disruption for the rail community in Scotland.
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Saturday’s fairer circumstances allowed some restoration works to happen, though extra rain and snow are forecast for the beginning of 2023.
Those seeking to journey to and from Scotland on the TransPennine Express are being urged to not journey as we speak as a result of unhealthy climate.
“The West Coast Mainline will be closed between Carlisle and Scotland whilst Network Rail carries out inspections on the damage caused by the extreme weather and then work to repair the damage,” the corporate added.
But, rain, snow and ice are anticipated to trigger disruption throughout components of Scotland on Sunday.
Meanwhile, a yellow warning for rain has been issued throughout a lot of England’s southwest and southern Wales till 9pm on Saturday, whereas disruption is predicted throughout the Scottish Highlands the place there are warnings for ice till 11am and snow till 3pm.
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Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Helen Caughey stated it might be an “unsettled” New Year weekend for a lot of the UK.
“New Year’s Eve for most will be the wetter of the two days, with a number of fronts bringing rain and wind across much of the country,” Ms Caughey stated.
“The unsettled weather will stay with us into the evening. Much of Scotland will see a largely dry day, with just the odd shower, before a more persistent band of rain and hill snow arrives.
“This will be followed by a more mixed New Year’s Day, with Scotland seeing the bulk of the unsettled conditions, with spells of rain, turning to snow over higher ground, continuing to push north.
“While it will likely be gentle throughout the south, it would stay colder within the north with an ice danger in locations right here early on Sunday.
“Elsewhere, a drier day is expected, although with some showers, mainly across western areas, ahead of conditions becoming more widely settled into Monday.”
Source: information.sky.com”