Police warn motorists in Dumfries to move cars ahead of flooding

The River Nith flooding into Whitesands car park Credit: Nithsdale Police

Police are urging motorists in Dumfries to move their vehicles ahead of flooding, which is expected in parts of southern Scotland this afternoon, Tuesday 23 January.

Flood warnings are currently in place for the following areas, as river levels are expected to rise due to a combination of snowmelt and rainfall:

  • Hawick to Monteviot

  • Ettrick Valley

  • Whitesands

  • Langholm

Drivers parked on the Whitesands in the town are being asked to move their vehicles from the car parks in the area.

Inspector Hugh McCombe, of Police Scotland, said: