More than 160 bags were given out by South Ayrshire Council staff in Troon after more than 60 calls from residents.
Other towns badly affected included Ayr, Coylton, Culroy, Dundonald, Dunure, Kirkmichael, Mossblown, Prestwick and Tarbolton.
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Desperate bid to stop flood waters
PEOPLE living in parts of Ayrshire needed sandbags to prevent their homes being flooded after torrential rain swept across much of Scotland.
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