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River Clyde bursts its banks in Glasgow as Storm Ciara floodwaters continue to rise

The River Clyde has bursts its banks in Glasgow as continues to batter Scotland.

overnight and throughout the course of today has seen water levels rise.

People have been taking to social media to post snaps of the river bursting its banks close to the city centre and in the Govan area.

are being warned to practice caution when out and about - especially near the .

The River Clyde burst its banks close to Glasgow city centre (Glasgow Humane Society)

Twitter user Steph G posted a snap of the water on the walkway in , she tweeted: "Govan earlier today & I can't remember the Clyde being this high across from the Transport Museum."

While the Glasgow Humane Society said there may be debris under the water which may cause people harm.

The lifeboat organisation tweeted: "These were the water levels at high tide today under the Caledonian Railway Bridge & the George V Bridge.

"Please don’t attempt to walk through this as there may be debris under the water & the current is exceptionally strong."

A Met Office yellow weather warning for wind is currently in place across the .

However, forecasters are anticipating three days of snow to fall on the country over the next few days with a further three separate yellow warnings.

The Scottish Government has urged people to take care while travelling during the adverse weather conditions.

 
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