27th January 2013 - Dumfries flooded (again!!)

After the snow and then the rain, comes the flood. The Whitesands in Dumfries floods on a regular basis. Most times it’s just the car park that gets submerged, but every so often it’s worse…

A woman looks at the advancing water from her shop window. Whitesands, Dumfries.

A man and his dog manage to get through while the water is still shallow. Whitesands, Dumfries.

252 Spares is always the worst hit as it is the lowest shop on the street. Whitesands, Dumfries.

A couple wading along Brewery Street. Dumfries.

I wasn’t the only photographer out today! Whitesands, Dumfries.

The River Nith and the Whitesands from the Devorgilla Bridge. Dumfries.

A Man negotiating the flood waters. Whitesands, Dumfries.

Brewery Street, Dumfries.

A man uses silicon sealant to try and keep the water out of the pub. Brewery Street, Dumfries.

Whitesands, Dumfries.

A wee bit of water is no problem for a dog. Whitesands, Dumfries.

There’s always time for a quick fag. Whitesands, Dumfries.