Flood warnings issued for Borders following 'heavy and persistent rain' overnight
Last updated 7th Oct 2023
The whole of the Scottish Borders is on flood alert this morning (Saturday) following heavy and persistent rain overnight.
Three flood warnings have been issued for the region (as at 10.45am) as river levels continue to rise.
These cover the Eddleston and Lyne Waters which SEPA warns are in danger of bursting their banks, including in Peebles, where anyone with a vehicle parked in the Cuddyside area is being urged to move it.
A spokesperson for the town's resilience team said: "Due to the poor weather we have been made aware that the Cuddy may burst its banks between 1-2pm. Police are aware and SBC continue to monitor.
"We recommend moving cars to higher ground as a precautionary measure."
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Sandbag stores have been opened at Newlands Primary School in Romanno Bridge; the old Orchard at the top of Station Road in Eddleston; and at the Fire Station on Caledonian Road in Peebles.
A Yellow weather warning remains in place for much of the Borders until Sunday - covering Kelso, Duns, Jedburgh, Peebles, Selkirk and Galashiels - with up to 120mm of rain forecast to fall in some areas.
A flood warning has been issued for Shiplaw to Crossburn, including Eddleston. According to SEPA, low-lying agricultural land and properties near to the Eddleston Water are at risk of flooding.
There is also a risk of flooding to low-lying land and properties near to the River Lyne. Flooding of the caravan park and properties in Romanno Bridge is possible, SEPA adds. Standing Water on the B7056 at Halmyre Mains may also lead to difficult driving conditions.
And a flooding warning has been issued for the Eddleston Water in Peebles too. Risk areas include Crossburn Caravan Park, March Street Lane, Cuddyside and Biggiesknowe.
It comes as talks continue around improving flood defences in the town. Community councillors recently heard it's hoped Peebles can secure around 1,000 metres of temporary flood barriers currently being used in Hawick, when its new flood protection scheme is completed.
A reduced train service is running in some areas due to the weather, while a number of sports matches have also been called off.
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