Met Office issues warning for heavy rain

The Met Office says homes and businesses in the Central Belt could be affected by downpours today, while transport networks are also likely to be impacted.

A statement indicates the following outcomes could materialise:

Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer

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