Rain and flood warning in Scotland after long dry spell
The Loch Maree area in the Highlands is facing "significant" water shortages, and Scottish Water is putting in place emergency measures to maintain supplies to the village of Broadford on Skye.BBC Scotland weather presenter Derek Mackintosh said the dry ground could heighten the risk of flooding."This means rain pools on the surface and run-off rates increase - leading to a greater risk of flash flooding on some of our roads.
It has issued a first warning until midnight, covering an area that extends as far north as Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Kintyre peninsula.
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