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Landslip and flooding after heavy rain hits Scotland Landslip and flooding after heavy rain hits Scotland
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Heavy rain in Scotland has caused a 100 tonne landslide and flooding on roads across parts of the Highlands.Heavy rain in Scotland has caused a 100 tonne landslide and flooding on roads across parts of the Highlands.
The A87 Invergarry to Kyle of Lochalsh road was closed overnight at Cluanie. A clean-up has been taking place and traffic is beginning to get through.The A87 Invergarry to Kyle of Lochalsh road was closed overnight at Cluanie. A clean-up has been taking place and traffic is beginning to get through.
The A84 has also partially reopened after flooding. Several smaller roads were also shut and surface water has been affecting parts of the A9. The A84 has also partially reopened after flooding. Several smaller roads were also shut and some rivers have reached their highest levels on record.
More than 30 flood warnings are in place across Scotland.More than 30 flood warnings are in place across Scotland.
The A87 landslide came after 158mm of rain fell in the area in the space of 36 hours. This saturated the slope above the road and caused about 100 tonnes of debris to slip down the hillside.The A87 landslide came after 158mm of rain fell in the area in the space of 36 hours. This saturated the slope above the road and caused about 100 tonnes of debris to slip down the hillside.
The road is operating under go/stop signs and temporary traffic signals will be in place overnight. It is likely the route will fully reopen on Monday.The road is operating under go/stop signs and temporary traffic signals will be in place overnight. It is likely the route will fully reopen on Monday.
Police Scotland said the public should be "vigilant of persistent and heavy rainfall" through the weekend.Police Scotland said the public should be "vigilant of persistent and heavy rainfall" through the weekend.
Richard Brown, from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, said: "Localised flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected, and there may be some disruption to travel. Flooding of individual properties in low-lying areas is also possible." The force said heavy flooding had closed the A831 Struy Road from Cannich to Mauld Bridge along with the A831 Drumnadrochit to Cannich stretch.
'Record levels'
Richard Brown, from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, said river and loch levels in the north west had risen to some of the highest levels on record.
He said: "The River Ness will continue to rise today as yesterday's rain and snowmelt water works down the catchments. This may cause flooding to riverside properties in the Inverness area.
"Speyside and Tayside rivers will also remain high with most impacts to agricultural land and low-lying roads."
Transport Minister Derek Mackay warned drivers to check conditions before they travel and leave some extra time for their journeys.Transport Minister Derek Mackay warned drivers to check conditions before they travel and leave some extra time for their journeys.
The heavy rain forms part of a weather mechanism known as the Foehn Effect, which has also seen temperatures in north east Scotland rise to 15C.The heavy rain forms part of a weather mechanism known as the Foehn Effect, which has also seen temperatures in north east Scotland rise to 15C.
Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection AgencyLive flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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