Some Monifieth residents have been evacuated as the Storm Babet weather chaos continues, Angus Council has confirmed.
It comes after the Dighty Burn burst its banks.
Residents were rescued from their properties by firefighters using boats.
A spokesperson for Angus Council told The Courier: “Five houses on Milton Place have been evacuated as a result of the flooding.
“The families did not require housing assistance and are staying with family members in the area.”
One couple who live on Milton Place say their downstairs bedroom and garage have been flooded.
But the residents, who asked not to be named, did not need to be evacuated because most of their living space is upstairs.
They watched from their house as fire service rescued neighbours from their homes in boats.
Jennifer Ellis, who lives with husband Stuart on nearby Manse Place in Monifieth, says she is “devastated” for those impacted by the flooding.
‘Worst flooding for 40 years’ in Monifieth as Storm Babet bites
She said: “We’ve lived here 40 years but we’ve never seen it the bad before.
“I’m sad, it’s devastating. It’s terribly sad and terrible for those affected.
“But there is nothing you do until the water goes down.
“I’m just glad no one is hurt.
“We live in a hill so I’m feeling grateful we’re OK.
“I can’t think of anything worse than being flooded
“Once the water goes down we will be rallying round to support them
“It is just shocking “
Lloyd Melville, SNP councillor for Monifieth and Sidlaw, wrote on X: “Huge thank you to all frontline staff helping to keep people safe.
“I know how hard it will be to leave home but please do so when asked, for your own safety.
“Everyone please take care.”
It comes as residents have also been evacuated in Brechin.
Fresh red and amber weather alerts are in force for Tayside this weekend.
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