Elsewhere in the UK, the aftermath of Storm Goretti led to flood warnings as a result of melting snow and heavy rain. At midday on Monday, 16 flood warnings and 12 flood alerts were active on the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) website. The UK Government said the wintry weather had triggered its cold weather payments scheme, which means pensioners and low-income households automatically receive £25 for every seven-consecutive-day period of very cold weather. Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell said: ”As temperatures plunge, cold weather payments will automatically get support directly to vulnerable households. South West Water (SWW) said on its website on Monday that Wendron treatment works had returned to service after a power outage.

Source: The Herald January 12, 2026 15:44 UTC