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Flood warning as downpours strike Floods block east coast rail line
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A severe weather warning has been issued as heavy rainfall sweeps across large parts of Scotland. Major disruption has been reported on services between Edinburgh and London King's Cross after heavy rainfall.
Up to 60mm (2.5in) of rain could fall on higher ground in the Borders, south west Scotland, the Lothians, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside and Fife. National Express and CrossCountry services have been suspended between Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Edinburgh due to flooding near Dunbar.
The weather alert was put in place until midnight on Thursday. Hazardous driving conditions in the area mean that no replacement bus services are available.
The poor weather has also caused three-hour delays on east coast services at Grantham in Lincolnshire.
Weather warnings are currently in place for large parts of Scotland.
The Borders, south west Scotland, the Lothians, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside and Fife have been put on alert until midnight on Thursday.
Flood warnings
As a result of the heavy rain severe flood warnings have been issued for the Eye Water in the Borders and the River Tyne at Haddington.As a result of the heavy rain severe flood warnings have been issued for the Eye Water in the Borders and the River Tyne at Haddington.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said properties in both areas were at risk and driving conditions were likely to be hazardous.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said properties in both areas were at risk and driving conditions were likely to be hazardous.
A flood warning was also put in place on the River Almond in West Lothian.A flood warning was also put in place on the River Almond in West Lothian.
The emergency services were called to a four-vehicle crash on the A90 northbound between Newtonhill and Portlethen in Aberdeenshire on Thursday morning.The emergency services were called to a four-vehicle crash on the A90 northbound between Newtonhill and Portlethen in Aberdeenshire on Thursday morning.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said there did not appear to be any serious injuries.The Scottish Ambulance Service said there did not appear to be any serious injuries.
Grampian Police Insp Graham Sloan said: "Motorists should always take account of the road conditions and modify their driving accordingly.Grampian Police Insp Graham Sloan said: "Motorists should always take account of the road conditions and modify their driving accordingly.
"In very wet weather, visibility can be affected and stopping distances are increased.""In very wet weather, visibility can be affected and stopping distances are increased."
Have you been caught in some of the heaviest showers? Have flood watches been put in place in your area?Have you been caught in some of the heaviest showers? Have flood watches been put in place in your area?
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