Hundreds of people had to be evacuated from their homes after torrential rain brought chaos to north-eastern Scotland, forcing the closure of major roads and rail lines across the region.Rivers across Aberdeenshire and Moray were hit by flash floods after more than 50mm (1.97in) of rain and strong winds yesterday, leading to heavy flooding in Stonehaven, Huntly, Keith and Aberdeen. About 50 elderly residents and staff at the Meadows care home in Huntly were evacuated by ambulances and buses as the Deveron river burst its banks. The river hit its highest levels since records began in 1950, and a further 40 people had to be rescued.
