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Flash flooding prompted more than 100 emergency calls as torrential rain and thunderstorms hit Scotland. Heavy rain has caused flooding in central and southern Scotland resulting in an elderly couple being rescued by firefighters in the early hours.
Three areas of Lanarkshire were worst-affected, with flooding reported in Hamilton, Bothwell and Cambuslang. Parts of West Lothian were also hit. The emergency services used an inflatable boat to take the pair from their home in Broxburn, West Lothian, after a river burst its banks.
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service said it dealt with 127 call-outs, between 1500 and 2100 BST on Tuesday. Forecasters have said the heavy rain will continue for much of the day.
Earlier, forecasters said the risk of flooding was heightened because of recent prolonged wet weather. The Borders, West Lothian, the Falkirk area, Stirlingshire, Glasgow, North Ayrshire and Argyll are most at risk.
The rescued couple were taken to St John's Hospital in Livingston for medical checks.
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service alone reported more than 120 emergency calls.
Despite homes and other buildings being flooded, there were no reports of injuries or evacuations.Despite homes and other buildings being flooded, there were no reports of injuries or evacuations.
Group commander Alan Fairbairn, of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service, said: "The spate of flooding-related incidents which stretched [our] resources and operational control centre has now eased."Group commander Alan Fairbairn, of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service, said: "The spate of flooding-related incidents which stretched [our] resources and operational control centre has now eased."
There was also flooding reported in Livingston, West Lothian. Emergency crews received a total of 13 calls.There was also flooding reported in Livingston, West Lothian. Emergency crews received a total of 13 calls.
Despite the storms receding, heavy rains are expected to continue.Despite the storms receding, heavy rains are expected to continue.
A total of 12 flood watches remain in place, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency said. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said 12 flood watches remain in place.
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