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Flood risk stays as rains persist Weather alert in flood-hit region
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Persistent rainfall across the south west of Scotland has caused flood warnings to remain in place. A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland still recovering from serious flooding.
Dumfries and Galloway suffered serious problems on Friday as record downpours prompted rivers to overflow, resulting in numerous road closures. The Met Office said the south of Scotland could see up to 75mm (3in) of rain on Tuesday.
Dumfries and Galloway suffered major problems on Friday as record downpours prompted rivers to overflow, resulting in numerous road closures.
The situation has improved, but a flood warning is still in place on the River Nith downstream of Auldgirth.The situation has improved, but a flood warning is still in place on the River Nith downstream of Auldgirth.
A number of roads remain affected by flooding, with further rainfall expected early on Tuesday morning. A number of roads remain affected by flooding, with a weather warning now issued for Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
The Met Office has put the alert in place from 0600 GMT until midnight on Tuesday.
Roads closed
The wettest November day on record in Dumfries and Galloway provoked widespread problems on Friday.The wettest November day on record in Dumfries and Galloway provoked widespread problems on Friday.
The Whitesands area of Dumfries was particularly badly affected with many businesses suffering flooding.The Whitesands area of Dumfries was particularly badly affected with many businesses suffering flooding.
Roads closed
Shopkeepers in the area have criticised the council for its efforts to tackle the problem but the authority has defended its response to the floods.Shopkeepers in the area have criticised the council for its efforts to tackle the problem but the authority has defended its response to the floods.
Queen of the South's home match with Dunfermline Athletic was also postponed due to the heavy rains.Queen of the South's home match with Dunfermline Athletic was also postponed due to the heavy rains.
Concerns remain about the Whitesands with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency issuing a warning of fresh problems in the area.Concerns remain about the Whitesands with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency issuing a warning of fresh problems in the area.
A number of roads remain affected by flooding, in particular the A709 which was closed just outside Lochmaben, while the B7020 between Lochmaben and Dalton was also shut.A number of roads remain affected by flooding, in particular the A709 which was closed just outside Lochmaben, while the B7020 between Lochmaben and Dalton was also shut.