Shocking pictures show how flash flooding DEMOLISHED an Edinburgh family’s business when half a month’s rain fell in three hours
- Back wall of family-run Indian takeaway collapses following flash flooding
- These shocking pictures show the devastating damage caused to the business
- A river burst its banks behind the takeaway in Edinburgh, Scotland last month
- The relentless rainfall has caused severe structural damage to the property
A family-run Indian takeaway has been evacuated after the back wall of the restaurant collapsed following a flash flood.
These shocking pictures show the devastating damage caused to the business and property following the freak weather incident.
The city of Edinburgh in Scotland was hit by torrential rain last month, the equivalent of half a month’s rain in three hours, which caused widespread disruption.
The Rahman family have run the Jaflong takeaway in Edinburgh, Scotland for more than 12 years. The restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland, is pictured from the back where the wall collapsed
The torrent forced the Rahman family to evacuate their business.
The family, who have run the Jaflong takeaway in Edinburgh, Scotland for more than 12 years, have been left with no means of income after the relentless rainfall caused severe structural damage.
The banks of the Murray Burn, which runs directly behind the Indian eatery and connects to the Water of Leith, swelled due to a flash flood on June 24.
The family-run Indian takeaway has been forced to close after the entire back wall of the restaurant collapsed following a flash flood. The building is pictured from the front following flash floods last month
These shocking pictures show the devastating damage caused to the business and property following the freak weather incident
The banks of the Murray Burn, which runs directly behind the Indian eatery and connects to the Water of Leith, swelled due to a flash flood on June 24
The torrent eroded the foundations at the back of the building, resulting in part of the structure collapsing.
Hasima Rahman and her husband have four children aged from seven to 18 and were at home when they got a call from the shop.
Mrs Rahman said: ‘We got a big shock. Suddenly they phoned from the shop and said it was broken.
‘It was pouring rain. The police and council came and were checking it out. ‘The police said there’s loads of damage at the back and we have to close.
‘We tidied up everything and got out. ‘Then they put up barriers. ‘On Wednesday a big lump fell, the wall fell, everything fell.
‘It was massive, even the flats are damaged. ‘One has gone completely.’
The torrent eroded the foundations at the back of the building, resulting in part of the structure collapsing
The couple don’t know how long it will be until they can reopen and with no other source of income to support their four children, Mr Rahman is trying to get a job.
The family employs two drivers at the shop, who have also been left unemployed.
Last Monday, the City of Edinburgh Council cut off the services to the building and made the area safe.
They held a meeting last week so all the owners could meet and start working together.
Mrs Rahman said: ‘My husband was so upset about it. It’s a lot of stress on the family, we’ve got no jobs. It’s really worrying.
‘My husband is now looking for a job. We are very worried. We don’t know anything; what’s the damage, how bad it is, what’s going to happen.’