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Torrential rains cause flash floods in Lanarkshire

Firefighters battled to protect homes last night as parts of Scotland were hit by flash floods.

Firefighters battled to protect homes last night as parts of Scotland were hit by flash floods.

Torrential rains and thunderstorms with up to an inch of rain descended over parts of Lanarkshire yesterday afternoon and into the evening, triggering a deluge.