A FLOOD OF WARNINGS.SCOTLAND was last night bracing itself for more gales and floods. The River Nith
The River Nith (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Nid) is the seventh longest river in Scotland. in Dumfries, above, remained high after bursting its banks two days ago. Severe flood warnings were issued for the Tay and Tummel in Perthshire and the Forth Road Bridge was closed to high-sided vehicles last night. A man drowned after he was swept into the sea by a wave in Ardglass, Northern Ireland Northern Ireland: see Ireland, Northern. Northern Ireland Part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland occupying the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland. Area: 5,461 sq mi (14,144 sq km). Population (2001): 1,685,267. . The storms have been caused by a deep depression moving in from the Atlantic. CAPTION(S): GUSTS: Acouple in wind-lashed Northern Ireland PA |
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