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Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Hydrologists in Dumfries and Galloway yesterday (29/07/03) registered record July rainfall for the area.
SEPA rain gauges on the River Nith at Ingleston Farm, near Borgue, recorded over 57mm (2 ¼ inches) in 4 hours, between 2345 and 0345, and at one stage, nearly 35 mm in a single hour. An event like this would be expected only once every 150 years.
Bruce Eriksen, SEPA Hydrologist for Dumfries and Galloway stated,
“Low river levels on the Nith meant there was no threat of flooding to Dumfries homes or businesses last night but rainfall events like this prove that flooding could occur at any time throughout the year and not just in the traditional flooding season October to March. SEPA would encourage anyone living, working or travelling in a flood prone area to contact our Floodline service on 0845 988 1188 or log onto www.sepa.org.uk <http://www.sepa.org.uk> for help and advice on how to cope with flood risk. Its better to act now and be prepared before flooding occurs.”
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Note to Editors
SEPA’s Floodline service is a key tool in preparing and coping with flooding. Floodline - 0845 988 1188 - is a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year public information service that provides Scotland-wide flood alert information through Flood Watch, more specific alerts for areas covered by Flood Warning schemes, and general advice on how to prepare for and cope with flooding. Live flood updates are available on www.sepa.org.uk/flooding.
Contact
Emma Hargreaves, 01786 452447
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