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Drone images of Cupar show devastation caused by Storm Gerrit

Fire crews were called to assist stranded locals as homes and businesses filled with water.

Drone footage from Cupar amid Storm Gerrit. Image: Bruce C Russell

By Andrew Robson

December 28 2023, 1:10pm

December 28 2023, 1:10pm

Storm Gerrit battered Cupar on Wednesday as properties were evacuated in the Fife town due to flooding.

Roads were under several inches of flood water as the torrential rain left residents stranded in their homes.

Fire crews were called to assist stranded locals as homes and businesses filled with water.

One resident told The Courier she had “never seen anything like it” as she waded through water up to the window ledge of her home.

Pictures captured from a drone and a selection of images from the ground show the devastation caused by Storm Gerrit in Cupar.

Impact of Storm Gerrit on Cupar. — Impact of Storm Gerrit on Cupar. Image: Bruce C Russell

Floodwater rushed through the streets of Cupar during Storm Gerrit — Floodwater rushed through the streets. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Residents wade through the water in Cupar — Residents wade through the water in Cupar. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Drone shots from Cupar amid Storm Gerrit floods — Several roads were submerged in the town. Image: Bruce C Russell

Flooded Roads in Cupar amid Storm Gerrit — Roads were under several inches of water. Image: Liana Steven

Emergency services in Cupar to rescue amid Storm Gerrit — Emergency services were called to aid with rescue efforts. Image: Supplied

Homes and businesses flooded in Cupar amid the heavy rain. — Homes and businesses flooded amid the heavy rain. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Several streets in Cupar flooded during the storm. — Several streets flooded during the storm. Image: Bruce C Russell

Homes were evacuated in the Fife town. — Homes were evacuated in the Fife town. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Aerial shots of the flooding in Cupar. — Aerial shot of the flooding in Cupar. Image: Bruce C Russell

Floodwater races through Cupar. — Floodwater races through. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The burn overran during the heavy rain. — The burn overran during the heavy rain. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Christmas decorations floating down the street. — Christmas decorations floating down the street. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Residents are evacuated from Kinloss Park in Cupar — Residents evacuated from Kinloss Park. Image: Supplied

Cupar on Wednesday evening after flooding — Cupar on Wednesday evening. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

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