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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Environment
Stanley Murphy-Johns

Experts warn that water scarcity may continue despite flood alerts

The Green Loch which is close to Ryvoan Bothy in the Cairngorms, the recent wildfire is thought to have started about 400m away from the bothy (Peter Jolly/PA) - (PA Wire)

Heavy rain which could cause flooding in parts of Scotland is unlikely to provide the relief that is needed after exceptionally dry weather, experts have warned.

A cluster of heavy slow moving showers and storms will roll across eastern Scotland on Wednesday afternoon, with the potential for flash floods and impacts to transport networks, the Met Office has said.

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