The windy weather caused by Storm Malik is taking its toll. So far I have seen reports that …

A large part of a tree was lying across the Netherley Road just before the Nether Ashentilly junction (on the bend as you approach, traveling towards South Deeside Road). It’s now been cleared.

The power is off in part of the Netherley area and at Ardoe.

A pole carrying a power line has been blown askew near Findon.

Two trees and a traffic cone or two had been blown on to the A92 at Cammachmore but a local walker has just dragged them over the barrier after seeing several near misses.

A tree down on Badentoy Road at Portlethen Golf Course. One lane open. Tree down on the South Deeside Road east of Milltimber Bridge.

Power cut at Asda fuel station in Portlethen: they’ve had to close. Power off on both sides of the AWPR where it crosses the Causey Mounth.

It is much worse elsewhere in Aberdeenshire with Police Scotland reporting that “the A96, A95, A90 and A93 along with various other roads in the Aberdeenshire and Moray areas are closed at various points due to fallen trees and other debris. An AMBER weather warning has been issued so please only travel if absolutely essential and exercise extra caution.”

Aberdeenshire Council says there are impacts across the region with pockets of power outages. The council stands ready to upscale its response as soon as there is a better understanding of the level and likely length of power supply disruption. At this time the Inverurie area appears to be the most badly affected, SSEN is aware. Power outages should be reported to SSEN by calling 105 or online https://www.ssen.co.uk/PowerCuts/

There are reports coming through of some fallen trees and the council’s roads teams are mobilizing to assess damage and there will likely be a number of road closures as teams remove debris. All reports of fallen trees etc. should be reported to Police Scotland on 101.The council is also getting reports of damage to some council-owned buildings. Property teams and partners are already out assessing damage and looking at what repairs will be required. Council tenants should call 03456 08 12 03 to report any damage and requests for emergency repairs.

Emergency numbers
Power outages should be reported to SSEN by calling 105
Fallen trees and debris should be reported to Police Scotland by calling 101
Non urgent injuries or health concerns – call NHS 24 on 111