Flooding in Aberdeen and Orkney after night of heavy rain
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Some cars became stuck in Aberdeen, including in Polmuir Road
Flooding has caused travel disruption in Aberdeen and Orkney after a night of torrential rain.
Cars became stuck in deep water in Aberdeen, including in Polmuir Road near the city's Duthie Park.
Aberdeen City Council said it had about 40 reports of flooding, and all those it attended were due to a build-up of leaves on drain lids.
And Police in Orkney advised against any non-essential travel due to severe flooding on most roads.
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A number of roads were closed, including the A965 between Kirkwall and Finstown, and some properties in St Margaret's Hope were flooded due to a burst burn.