WATCH: Travel restrictions placed across Scotland due to dangerous landslide

Travel restrictions have been put in place across Scotland, after extreme downpours caused landslides in many parts of the country.

Ten people were airlifted to safety over the weekend, after the heavy rainfall caused vehicles to become stranded across the region.

Police Scotland confirmed that no injuries have been reported following the rescue in Inveraray in Argyll and Bute.

Weather Journalist Nathan Rao shared the latest forecast and warned of travel restrictions.

Rao revealed: “This weather was actually a result of part of the weather from the South.

“It was a clash of the warm air coming up from the South and the cold air from the north, and this caused this intense deluge up to 6 inches of rain in quite a short period of time, which is around a month’s worth. So that’s a very high amount of rainfall for quite a short period of time.

“And we saw the consequences. There was meetings regarding travel restrictions. There are still travel restrictions in place. Even though the rain has abated now, the flooding is still going to be an issue.”

Rao continued: “So Traffic Scotland are warning that some of the roads are still going to be impassable and Scot Rail are also warning that some of the rail services are going to be suspended and there is no rail replacement.

“So if you are travelling in the area of Scotland today, it is worth checking those agencies to make your plans.”

Today, the Met Office issued a red weather warning for floods in Findhorn, Nairn, Moray, and Speyside, Tayside.

The Met Office also warns of widespread floods that will affect entire communities, as well as danger to life and serious travel disruption.

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