Heavy rain and snow batter Scotland as flooding threatens multiple regions

Warnings of rain have been issued (Peter Byrne/PA) Peter Byrne

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain across parts of western and eastern Scotland, valid until midnight on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of potential disruption and flooding. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has responded by issuing three flood warnings and seven flood alerts.

The warnings cover multiple regions in eastern Scotland, including Angus, Dundee, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Stirling, Aberdeen, and Aberdeenshire. The warnings also cover western areas including Argyll and Bute, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

Forecasters predict persistent and likely heavy rainfall throughout the warning period. Most areas can expect a further 15-25mm of rain. High ground could see even more significant accumulation, with another 30-40mm possible.

Snow on Higher Ground

Above 300-400 metres, rain will turn to snow in parts of Aberdeenshire, Angus, and Perthshire. Forecasters expect accumulations of 5-10cm by the end of Wednesday.

The predicted rain follows recent rainfall, increasing the likelihood of disruption and flooding.

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