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Flood watches have been put in place in parts of Scotland as snow and ice begin to thaw and heavy rains are forecast.Flood watches have been put in place in parts of Scotland as snow and ice begin to thaw and heavy rains are forecast.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is monitoring river levels in Dumfries and Galloway, the Borders and western areas of central Scotland. River levels in Dumfries and Galloway, the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and the Lothians and west central Scotland are being monitored.
A band of heavy rain was forecast to sweep across the area from Friday into Saturday morning. A band of heavy rain was forecast to sweep in from Friday into Saturday.
Lying snow was also continuing to thaw, which Sepa said could increase the risk of flooding. Lying snow was also continuing to thaw, which the Scottish Environment Protection Agency said could increase the risk of flooding.
Much of Scotland was affected by heavy snowfalls last week and further flurries this week.
Freezing conditions meant that it was slow to clear in many areas.
However, rising temperatures and persistent rain have now seen it start to thaw across the country.