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Flooding being monitored across Scotland as more rainfall expected.

“The latest forecast from the Met Office is predicting prolonged periods of heavy rain in the north east around the South Esk.

“Following last week’s severe weather event, people in communities in the north east are still recovering from extensive river and surface water flooding impacts, and with more rain forecast for the coming days we understand that people may be concerned.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) flooding experts have been monitoring weather forecasts, river levels and flood forecasting models through the night to provide information to communities and partner agencies as the country moves through another exceptional rainfall event. Prolonged, heavy rain will continue throughout the day and into Saturday, continuing extensive river and surface water flooding.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have announced the appointment of board member Dr Harpreet Kohli to the post of Deputy Chair.

Widespread significant flooding is not currently expected, many catchments remain saturated – and further rain could affect areas where flood waters remain.