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| Landslide closes road 'for weeks' | Landslide closes road 'for weeks' |
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| A main road in southern Scotland could be closed for up to eight weeks after a landslide caused by heavy rain. | |
| Police confirmed the A7 at Auchenrivock south of Langholm would remain shut for some time as much of the country was hit by torrential downpours. | Police confirmed the A7 at Auchenrivock south of Langholm would remain shut for some time as much of the country was hit by torrential downpours. |
| A further landslip also partially closed a stretch of the same road north of the Dumfries and Galloway town. | A further landslip also partially closed a stretch of the same road north of the Dumfries and Galloway town. |
| Severe weather warnings were issued for parts of Scotland, with the south appearing to be the worst hit. | Severe weather warnings were issued for parts of Scotland, with the south appearing to be the worst hit. |
| Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary has put in lengthy diversions due to the problems on the A7 - the main route from Langholm to the Borders and Cumbria. | Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary has put in lengthy diversions due to the problems on the A7 - the main route from Langholm to the Borders and Cumbria. |
| 'Absolute disaster' | 'Absolute disaster' |
| Langholm councillor Denis Male said it caused major problems for the town in the build-up to its common riding celebrations later this month. | Langholm councillor Denis Male said it caused major problems for the town in the build-up to its common riding celebrations later this month. |
| "As I understand it about a mile north of Auchenrivock a large amount of earth from the new bypass has slipped down onto the old A7, totally blocking it," he said. | "As I understand it about a mile north of Auchenrivock a large amount of earth from the new bypass has slipped down onto the old A7, totally blocking it," he said. |
| "This means absolute disaster for the business community of Langholm." | "This means absolute disaster for the business community of Langholm." |
| Police have also urged motorists to be extra careful on all roads and to be wary of standing water which is also affecting the route. | Police have also urged motorists to be extra careful on all roads and to be wary of standing water which is also affecting the route. |
| People usually expect July to be hot and sunny but this could be exceptional weather conditions for this time of year Gail McGraneBBC weather forecaster Campers rescued from rising water | People usually expect July to be hot and sunny but this could be exceptional weather conditions for this time of year Gail McGraneBBC weather forecaster Campers rescued from rising water |
| BBC weather forecaster Gail McGrane warned that up to 50mm of rain could fall, particularly in parts of the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. | BBC weather forecaster Gail McGrane warned that up to 50mm of rain could fall, particularly in parts of the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. |
| The Met Office said it expected above or near average rainfall for the rest of the summer and said it would be cloudier and cooler than previous summers. | The Met Office said it expected above or near average rainfall for the rest of the summer and said it would be cloudier and cooler than previous summers. |
| This is despite this year seeing the warmest May ever recorded in Scotland and 2008 being on target to be one of the 10 warmest years. | This is despite this year seeing the warmest May ever recorded in Scotland and 2008 being on target to be one of the 10 warmest years. |
| In Edinburgh, 23mm of rain fell between 2100 BST on Wednesday and 0900 BST on Thursday - more than a third of the city's average rainfall for July. | In Edinburgh, 23mm of rain fell between 2100 BST on Wednesday and 0900 BST on Thursday - more than a third of the city's average rainfall for July. |
| In Eskdalemuir, Dumfries and Galloway, which has a July average of 98mm, a total of 23mm also fell overnight, while 24mm fell in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, which has a July average of 76mm. | In Eskdalemuir, Dumfries and Galloway, which has a July average of 98mm, a total of 23mm also fell overnight, while 24mm fell in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, which has a July average of 76mm. |
| Gail McGrane said southern, central and eastern Scotland would continue to be dull and wet throughout Thursday with some heavy and persistent rain. | Gail McGrane said southern, central and eastern Scotland would continue to be dull and wet throughout Thursday with some heavy and persistent rain. |
| She said the worst of the rain would be in the southern uplands, particularly the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway, where there were likely to be torrential downpours. | She said the worst of the rain would be in the southern uplands, particularly the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway, where there were likely to be torrential downpours. |
| The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is operating flood watches for Dumfries and Galloway rivers, Highland Angus rivers and Lowland Angus rivers, the Scottish Borders and West Central Scotland. | The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is operating flood watches for Dumfries and Galloway rivers, Highland Angus rivers and Lowland Angus rivers, the Scottish Borders and West Central Scotland. |
| Slight improvement | Slight improvement |
| The north east has also been affected by heavy rainfall, but the north west Highlands appears to have escaped the heavy rain. There, the forecast is drier and brighter with a hint of sunshine, particularly in Gairloch, Ullapool and Lochalsh, with temperatures up to 18C. | The north east has also been affected by heavy rainfall, but the north west Highlands appears to have escaped the heavy rain. There, the forecast is drier and brighter with a hint of sunshine, particularly in Gairloch, Ullapool and Lochalsh, with temperatures up to 18C. |
| Gail said: "The rest of the country will be a dismal 15-16C with rain. People usually expect July to be hot and sunny but this could be exceptional weather conditions for this time of year." | Gail said: "The rest of the country will be a dismal 15-16C with rain. People usually expect July to be hot and sunny but this could be exceptional weather conditions for this time of year." |
| There will be a slight improvement in conditions on Friday, some sunny spells forecast for Saturday and it is expected to be largely dry on Sunday with temperatures reaching 20-21C. | There will be a slight improvement in conditions on Friday, some sunny spells forecast for Saturday and it is expected to be largely dry on Sunday with temperatures reaching 20-21C. |
| Latest figures from the Met Office showed that June was wetter than average and only slightly warmer. | Latest figures from the Met Office showed that June was wetter than average and only slightly warmer. |
| So far this year, January and February have also been slightly warmer than the long-term average. | So far this year, January and February have also been slightly warmer than the long-term average. |
| Dr Richard Dixon, director of WWF Scotland, said: "June has been rather average, despite following on from a record-breaking warmest-ever May. | Dr Richard Dixon, director of WWF Scotland, said: "June has been rather average, despite following on from a record-breaking warmest-ever May. |
| "With two out of six months two degrees warmer than average, 2008 is heading to be one of the 10 warmest years ever recorded for Scotland." | "With two out of six months two degrees warmer than average, 2008 is heading to be one of the 10 warmest years ever recorded for Scotland." |
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