Written by Our thoughts go out to the people of Perth affected by flooding over the last few hours.
The Perth and Kinross Council website has the following update:
Severe weather and flood warnings
SEPA has issued a flood watch for the Lower Tay and tributaries following heavy rainfall.
There is localised flooding in the Perth and Kinross area due to surface water runoff following the heavy overnight rain. Around 45 mm of rain fell in the Perth area overnight.
There are difficult driving conditions throughout the area due to surface water on roads and localised flooding.
The entry slip road from A85 Dundee Road at Perth to M90 is closed southbound due to flooding at Junction 11, Friarton Bridge. A diversion is in operation – southbound via Kinfauns flyover.
Feus Road in Perth is closed due to flooding. The B898 Dalguise Road is closed at Craignuisq. The road is effectively closed between A9 (T) at Jubilee Bridge and A827 Pitnacree Bridge. A diversion is in place via A9 to Ballinluig and A827.
The A924 Bridge of Cally to Pitlochry, at Tarvie, is closed due to flooding.
Crieff Road Pre-School Centre is closed today due to flooding however arrangements have been made for the Service to be provided today from Goodlyburn Primary School.
The Met Office has also issued a severe weather warning for the area. Rain will be persistent and heavy at times today. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the latest SEPA Live Flood Warning Information, and also to Traffic Scotland for further advice on road conditions.
Please continue to keep an eye on the situation in your area and listen to local radio and television for further information.
This page will be updated throughout the day if the situation with road closures or flooding changes.
Checkout the BBC online article and the STV news article and video report about the Perth flood.
