Scotland warned to expect further heavy and prolonged rain

Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee and Perthshire residents advised to get ready for further flood disruption as Met Office upgrades weather warnings

Flood-weary communities across central and north-east Scotland have been told to expect further heavy and prolonged rain as the Met Office upgraded its weather warning for Thursday to amber, meaning residents should "be prepared".

With 25 flood warnings still in place from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) on Wednesday night, residents of Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee and Perthshire were advised to get ready for further disruption as water fell on already saturated ground and river levels rose.