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Flooding follows torrential rain Flooding follows torrential rain
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Flooding has affected several areas in the west of Scotland after heavy rain fell across the area for a third day.Flooding has affected several areas in the west of Scotland after heavy rain fell across the area for a third day.
Two feet of water covered streets in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, while streets in Giffnock in Glasgow and Greenock in Invercylde, were also badly affected.Two feet of water covered streets in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, while streets in Giffnock in Glasgow and Greenock in Invercylde, were also badly affected.
In Lanarkshire, roads have been closed in the Bellshill area. The Galston roundabout in Newmilns, Ayrshire, also closed after a burn burst its banks.In Lanarkshire, roads have been closed in the Bellshill area. The Galston roundabout in Newmilns, Ayrshire, also closed after a burn burst its banks.
Police warned drivers to avoid these areas.Police warned drivers to avoid these areas.
Crews from Strathclyde Fire and Rescue were said to be severely stretched in response to calls from worried residents.Crews from Strathclyde Fire and Rescue were said to be severely stretched in response to calls from worried residents.
Floodwater, up to two feet deep, covered a large area of Newmilns Main Street, in Ayrshire.Floodwater, up to two feet deep, covered a large area of Newmilns Main Street, in Ayrshire.
Several houses in the area were affected, but there were no reports of injuries or the need for rescues.Several houses in the area were affected, but there were no reports of injuries or the need for rescues.
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Three fire engines from Dreghorn, Kilmarnock and Stewarton community fire stations attended.Three fire engines from Dreghorn, Kilmarnock and Stewarton community fire stations attended.
They were working with East Ayrshire Council and Strathclyde Police to resolve the incident.They were working with East Ayrshire Council and Strathclyde Police to resolve the incident.
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said the use of pumping equipment and the clearing of culverts appeared to be helping the floodwater recede.Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said the use of pumping equipment and the clearing of culverts appeared to be helping the floodwater recede.
The latest cases of flooding followed several other incidents across Scotland in the past few days.The latest cases of flooding followed several other incidents across Scotland in the past few days.
On Wednesday, three people had to be rescued after floodwater engulfed their cars in North Lanarkshire.On Wednesday, three people had to be rescued after floodwater engulfed their cars in North Lanarkshire.
Elsewhere, in Fife, several houses were left in up to 5ft of water while a road outside Victoria Park, Jordanhill, Glasgow, also became flooded.Elsewhere, in Fife, several houses were left in up to 5ft of water while a road outside Victoria Park, Jordanhill, Glasgow, also became flooded.