Storm Gerrit: Floodwater rushes down road as rain submerges parts of Scottish town

Footage shows floodwater rushing down roads in Dumfries, Scotland, on Wednesday evening (27 December) as Storm Gerrit caused dangerous weather conditions. The Whitesands area of Dumfries was hit by extensive flooding from the River Nith, with Police Scotland warning of road closures. A flood warning for the area was issued on Wednesday morning and is due to remain in place until early on Thursday. “This is the current scene on Whitesands in Dumfries,” a social media post, shared just before 10pm, read. “Please avoid the area at this time. If you are travelling tonight then please drive safely.” Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis fo