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Amber warning issued for heavy rain in east of Scotland Amber warning issued for heavy rain in south east Scotland
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The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain which could cause flooding and transport disruption in southern and eastern Scotland. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain which could cause flooding and transport disruption in south east Scotland.
The alert covers Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders from midnight until 15:00 on Thursday. The alert covers Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders from midnight until 15:00 on Thursday.
It comes after a fallen tree halted train services on the west coast line between Scotland and England. Police urged motorists to use extra caution in what could be "hazardous" conditions on the roads.
Parts of Wales were also affected by flooding on Wednesday, with disruption on the roads and railways. Parts of Wales were affected by flooding on Wednesday, with disruption on the roads and railways.
A number of people were evacuated from their homes because of the risk of flooding, and a van driver was rescued after getting stuck in his vehicle.A number of people were evacuated from their homes because of the risk of flooding, and a van driver was rescued after getting stuck in his vehicle.
Virgin Trains advised customers not to travel between Scotland and England on Wednesday because of the fallen tree in Cumbria. There was also disruption after a fallen tree in Cumbria halted train services on the west coast line between Scotland and England.
Virgin Trains advised customers not to travel between Scotland and England.
"We are doing our best to help people complete their journeys but would advise anyone who has not set off on their journey to either wait until the disruption has cleared, travel tomorrow or get a refund," said the company."We are doing our best to help people complete their journeys but would advise anyone who has not set off on their journey to either wait until the disruption has cleared, travel tomorrow or get a refund," said the company.
The Met Office is warning that flooding could cause damage to buildings and pose a danger to life in parts of south and east Scotland on Thursday. The Met Office warned that flooding could cause damage to buildings and pose a danger to life in parts of south east Scotland on Thursday.
The amber alert also says there could be power cuts, delays or cancellations to public transport, and difficult driving conditions on the roads.The amber alert also says there could be power cuts, delays or cancellations to public transport, and difficult driving conditions on the roads.
Flood alerts Ch Insp Mark Patterson, of Police Scotland, said motorists should travel with care in the area.
A yellow alert also stretches further south, warning of potential flooding and disruption in north east England. "Driving conditions may be hazardous and extra caution should be exercised when travelling as heavy rain is likely to cause some travel disruption and flooding," he said.
Large parts of England are also covered by a yellow weather warning on Wednesday, the day after heavy rain caused major disruption for road and rail in some areas. Transport Scotland's resilience room will operate throughout Thursday, and a multi-agency response team will monitor conditions from the National Traffic Control Centre in South Queensferry.
It has been predicted that 30-50mm of rain could fall on Thursday, with 80-100mm likely over higher ground. Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said travellers should plan their journey and follow Police Scotland's travel advice.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has also issued flood alerts for Edinburgh and Lothians and the Scottish Borders. "Motorists should check with Traffic Scotland before they set off to make sure that their route is available," he said.
"The conditions are also likely to lead to disruption on other modes of transport, so travellers should check with their operators before they set out."
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has also issued flood alerts for Edinburgh and Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
Sepa's flood duty manager, Marc Becker, said: "The rainfall is expected to be heaviest over high ground in East Lothian and eastern areas of the Scottish Borders.
"This may result in travel disruption and flooding of properties and infrastructure in these areas."
A Met Office yellow alert also stretches further south on Thursday, with potential for flooding and disruption in north east England.
Large parts of England were also covered by a yellow weather warning on Wednesday.