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'Sleet showers' have been forecasted in parts of the country later this week

New rain warning issued as snow and sleet forecast elsewhere

The north east saw one of its wettest Januarys on record

New Scottish weather warning issued after weeks of 'endless' rain

Heavy rain could make for difficult driving conditions in parts of the north-east. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Rain and flood alerts issued as downpours continue across Scotland

Traffic goes through flooding

Flood alerts in force in north-east as new rain warning issued

Attraction closed as Storm Chandra brings high winds and rain to city

Warning of further flood risk as heavy rain to continue

Waves batter the harbour wall at Stonehaven on Thursday. PIC: Dominique Payne

Three people rescued from vehicles as Scotland battles heavy rain

The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning in parts of Scotland on Thursday

Rain warning upgraded to amber as Met Office says flooding 'likely'

What to know as three-day rain warning extended

A member of the public walks on a frozen Loch Morlich near Aviemore but as ice melts in other parts of the country, the risk of flooding has increased. PIC: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

Weather: Heavy rain, high winds and melting snow disrupt travel

More heavy snow is expected to fall in Scotland.

New amber warning for 'heavy snow' and 'blizzard conditions' issued

The weather warnings are in place for Saturday and Sunday

Heavy rain forecast as weekend weather alerts issued by Met Office

Below freezing temperatures are forecasted this week

Minus 7C recorded in Highlands as Scotland braces for ‘cold snap’

Met Office warn of 'difficult evening commute' as weather alert issued

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Storm Amy is causing havoc across Scotland.

Storm Amy continues to wreak havoc in Scotland

Specialist teams are in the area.

Repairs as flooding closes Scottish city centre road for three weeks

The Met Office said heavy rain could lead to flooding and travel disruption

Aberdeen and Dundee hit by 9-hour Met Office yellow weather warning

A mobile phone receives the nationwide public alert system test signal on April 23, 2023.

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A wildfire a mile wide ravaged land at Colintraive on the Isle of Bute earlier this month (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

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Floodwater gushes onto track at Achanalt station.

Watch: Floodwater submerges train track - causing ScotRail disruption

The Monday yellow warning for thunderstorms covers a huge swathe of the country

Yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms issued for parts of Scotland

A yellow weather warning has been issued for this weekend.

Warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms across Scotland this weekend

Award-winning Scottish restaurant forced to close due to flash floods

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A yellow weather warning has been put in place.

33-hour weather warning for heavy rain issued for parts of Scotland

A weather warning has been issued for Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Thunderstorm warning issued as travel could be disrupted

SEPA flood alerts in place.

Five flood alerts in place for Scotland as travel disruption possible

Work on the MV Glen Rosa is not now expected to be completed until spring next year. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Hugely-delayed Glen Rosa ferry suffers flooding in latest setback

'Council spent £16m on a bridge to nowhere. It's a dangerous mess'

£16m bridge leads to 'dangerous' deep mud...it looks like a warzone

More than 1,600 claims were made on home insurance policies over the 5 years

Brits have claimed £31m for flood damages between 2020 and 2024

Scottish Water said its emergency teams had working throughout the night to address the burst mains problems. Picture: Scottish Water

'Complex' work to restore water completed after widespread flooding

A Coastguard rescue team wades through floodwaters in Brechin in October 2023 to check on people who stayed in their homes (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

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A couple and their dog are rescued from a flooded street in Brechin on October 20, 2023

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A mobile phone receives the UK nationwide public alert system test signal on April 23, 2023.

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Flights have been cancelled going in and out of Aberdeen Airport for a second day

Flights disrupted at Aberdeen Airport as yellow weather alert extended

Woman is pulled from car during heroic flood rescue

I was going to drown. Pub landlord pulled me from car as it flooded

Snow covers The Great Polish Map of Scotland at Barony Castle near Peebles. Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS

Yellow weather alert extended after temperatures plunge to -13C

Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next
A Met Office weather update has warned of the risk of flooding, and has given an insight into where and when it could snow next.

Bridgewater Canal, which is in Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester, has completely given way on one side and water has instead gone into a neighbouring field.

Aerial footage shows canal burst and flood neighbouring fields

My home was damaged in New Years Day floods. It's the third time

New Years Day flood: The water was 2.5ft deep and we had no power

Strong winds causing problems for pedestrians in Glasgow on Monday

‘Danger to life’ amber weather warnings in force in northern Scotland

Health and Safety concerns almost ended the traditional firing of the Edinburgh Castle gun.

Scotland hit by yellow weather alert for heavy rain on Hogmanay

A motorway slip road has been closed due to the burst sewage main

Raw sewage spill closes slip road near busy Scottish shopping centre

Heavy rain is forecast for Scotland this week

Alert issued as half a month's worth of rain to fall in 36 hours

Peter and Patricia Clarke outside their home in Grange Park, Swindon, which has been flooded 20 times over the past three years.

Our home has flooded 20 times...it's like Niagara Falls when it rains

Heavy rain.

Watch: Three-day yellow weather warning for ‘persistent’ rain issued

Air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats has said temporary air traffic restrictions are in place at Heathrow and Gatwick due to Storm Darragh.

Wind speeds top 90mph as Storm Darragh starts to lash UK

Lydney Town AFC players go swimming on their pitch.

Watch: Football team swims in waist-height floodwater on their pitch

Weather warning remains in Scotland

Parts of Pontypridd, South Wales, have been left submerged in water as the River Taff bursts its banks.

Watch: Residents bail out their flooded homes after heavy rainfall

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Passenger wades through flood water at Barcelona's El Prat airport.

Watch: Passengers wade through flood waters inside airport

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