Overall Green Flood
in United Kingdom

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID FL 1102260
Death: 0
Displaced: -
Countries: United Kingdom
From - To 07 Oct - 09 Oct

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Scotland, United Kingdom, Early October 2023Ten people were airlifted from their vehicles by a coastguard helicopter after flooding and landslides closed the A83 and A815 roads near Inveraray in the Argyll and Bute Region of Scotland, UK follo Heavy rain also caused flooding in other areas of Scotland. Rail services were interrupted. As of 08 October, further heavy rain was expected and warnings were issued. According to SEPA, as of 08 October there were 11 Flood Alerts; 53 Flood Warnings and 2 Severe Flood Warnings (Aviemore/Dalfaber and Perth) in place across Scotland.wing heavy rain on 07 October 2023. Both roads are known to be susceptible to landslips. Police in Scotland reported roads were cut in other areas of the region. The town of Oban was left isolated as a result.Sun 8 Oct 2023Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS
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