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| | Sunday, 8 September, 2002, 16:44 GMT 17:44 UK In pictures: Flash floods hit Inverness Torrential rain has led to flash flooding in the Highland city of Inverness. Roads were closed and train services were disrupted after the downpour left parts of the city under water on Sunday. Our pictures show the scale of the flooding which prompted police to urge drivers not to approach the city.  The conditions posed problems for local residents  Water levels rose in several parts of the city  Motorists were urged not to travel by police  Rescuers helped 13 staff and guests escape a hotel  Dinghies were commandeered to rescue guests  A number of roads were closed or badly affected  Police said some drivers were ignoring warning signs  Many cars struggled through the difficult conditions  Some roads have been blocked by landslides  The heavy rain affected areas around the Highland city | | See also:  08 Sep 02 | Scotland 31 Jul 02 | Scotland 30 Jul 02 | England 12 Feb 02 | UK 28 Jan 02 | Scotland 31 Jul 02 | Scotland Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Scotland stories now: Links to more Scotland stories are at the foot of the page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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