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Flood warning as heavy rain hits Scotland Flood warning as heavy rain hits Scotland
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High winds and heavy rain are battering Scotland, with dozens of flood warnings in place across the country.High winds and heavy rain are battering Scotland, with dozens of flood warnings in place across the country.
The Met Office has amber "be prepared" warnings for Moray, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Perthshire and Stirlingshire.The Met Office has amber "be prepared" warnings for Moray, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Perthshire and Stirlingshire.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said the Inverness to Aberdeen railway line was at risk of flooding.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said the Inverness to Aberdeen railway line was at risk of flooding.
And the historic Abergeldie Castle in Aberdeenshire is on the brink of collapsing into a swollen River Dee. In Perth, the gates have been closed at Perth Harbour and on the Queen's Bridge as water levels on the River Tay rise.
Perth and Kinross Council said the river was rising "faster than expected, and higher than previous predictions due to the contribution of surface run off".
More than a dozen roads across Tayside have also been closed by flooding with others "passable with care".
The A83, A984, A23, A93 and A824 are among the major roads in Scotland affected. The latest details can be found on the Traffic Scotland website.
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In Aberdeenshire, the historic Abergeldie Castle is on the brink of collapsing into a swollen River Dee.
The castle's owners were forced to evacuate the 16th century A-listed tower house on Sunday, after the river swept away about 60ft (18m) of land behind the property, leaving it only a few feet from the water.The castle's owners were forced to evacuate the 16th century A-listed tower house on Sunday, after the river swept away about 60ft (18m) of land behind the property, leaving it only a few feet from the water.
A further yellow warning for rain has been issued for Tuesday affecting Moray, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Fife. The rain will fall as snow at times above about 350 metres.A further yellow warning for rain has been issued for Tuesday affecting Moray, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Fife. The rain will fall as snow at times above about 350 metres.
The Met Office warned of "ongoing disruption" from surface water flooding and some river flooding as well.The Met Office warned of "ongoing disruption" from surface water flooding and some river flooding as well.
Sepa has issued about 35 flood warnings, mostly for the Tayside, Angus, and Dundee areas, as well as Aberdeen and Ballater in Aberdeenshire.Sepa has issued about 35 flood warnings, mostly for the Tayside, Angus, and Dundee areas, as well as Aberdeen and Ballater in Aberdeenshire.
The agency said there was a "particular focus on Brechin, Aberdeen and communities in the Kintore-Inverurie area".The agency said there was a "particular focus on Brechin, Aberdeen and communities in the Kintore-Inverurie area".
"Most rivers have already peaked or will peak during Monday afternoon and evening. However, due to the continued rainfall they will remain high throughout Tuesday," the agency added in a statement on its website."Most rivers have already peaked or will peak during Monday afternoon and evening. However, due to the continued rainfall they will remain high throughout Tuesday," the agency added in a statement on its website.
Many roads have been closed in Tayside with rising water across the region.
Sepa has now added the Scottish Borders to its list of alerts, where flooding is possible, bringing the number of alerts to four.Sepa has now added the Scottish Borders to its list of alerts, where flooding is possible, bringing the number of alerts to four.
They come as Scotland continues to clean up after Storm Frank hit on Wednesday.They come as Scotland continues to clean up after Storm Frank hit on Wednesday.
Vincent Fitzsimons, Sepa's hydrology duty manager, said: "Rivers have been rising since Saturday and flood warnings have been issued.Vincent Fitzsimons, Sepa's hydrology duty manager, said: "Rivers have been rising since Saturday and flood warnings have been issued.
"It's important to note that the rain is less intense but more prolonged than during Storm Frank."It's important to note that the rain is less intense but more prolonged than during Storm Frank.
"This means that rivers will rise more slowly but then stay high for much longer - from Sunday through till Tuesday. The peak for most areas will be on Sunday night and Monday morning.""This means that rivers will rise more slowly but then stay high for much longer - from Sunday through till Tuesday. The peak for most areas will be on Sunday night and Monday morning."
A Met Office spokesman said: "Over the period ending late Monday, many areas look like receiving a further 40-80 mm of rain, with some of the high ground receiving 100-150 mm - this in addition to that which has fallen over the previous 24 hours.A Met Office spokesman said: "Over the period ending late Monday, many areas look like receiving a further 40-80 mm of rain, with some of the high ground receiving 100-150 mm - this in addition to that which has fallen over the previous 24 hours.
"However, this looks like being fairly evenly spread out, which should slightly ease the resulting impacts."However, this looks like being fairly evenly spread out, which should slightly ease the resulting impacts.
"Given the saturated nature of the ground, there is a greater risk of surface water and river flooding than might normally be expected.""Given the saturated nature of the ground, there is a greater risk of surface water and river flooding than might normally be expected."
A number of roads remain closed in Perthshire, Angus and Aberdeenshire while others have been affected by surface water.
The A83 Rest and Be Thankful has temporary lights in place to allow for repairs to be carried out to the fencing and barriers following a landslip south of the area on Wednesday.
Roads which have been closed or partially closed include sections of the A984 - between Meikleour and the junction at Tay Farm, West of Meikleour, and from Bendochy crossroads to Meikleour Road.
A923 in Coupar Angus has been closed in both directions due to flooding between A93 Gas Brae (Blairgowrie) and Bogside Road/School Road.
A824 Main Road closed due to flooding between A9 (Aberuthven) and Auchterarder.
Many B roads have also been closed or blocked - the B974 at Cairn O'Mount is closed between B976 (Strachan) and School Road, Fettercairn, as is the B950 between the A924 (Kirkmichael) and A93 (Blacklunans).
Network Rail said trains on the west coast mainline would be disrupted for a number of weeks as work to repair the damaged Lamington Viaduct continues until the end of January.Network Rail said trains on the west coast mainline would be disrupted for a number of weeks as work to repair the damaged Lamington Viaduct continues until the end of January.
The Trans-Pennine Express and Virgin Train services will be affected - with an additional 90 minutes added to the journey time between Carlisle and Glasgow for Virgin's west coast service.The Trans-Pennine Express and Virgin Train services will be affected - with an additional 90 minutes added to the journey time between Carlisle and Glasgow for Virgin's west coast service.
The Caledonian Sleeper service could also be affected and Network Rail said passengers should check before travelling.The Caledonian Sleeper service could also be affected and Network Rail said passengers should check before travelling.
What have we done to make the flooding worse?What have we done to make the flooding worse?
The Scottish government's resilience committee met again on Sunday to assess the situation.The Scottish government's resilience committee met again on Sunday to assess the situation.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: "People will be returning to work in the coming days and all services are working together to make sure the unusually high levels of rain that we are seeing cause as little disruption as possible."Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: "People will be returning to work in the coming days and all services are working together to make sure the unusually high levels of rain that we are seeing cause as little disruption as possible."
Police are advising people to stay away from already flooded areas.Police are advising people to stay away from already flooded areas.
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