Scots are to be battered by rain and floods for a third day after the Met Office issued a further yellow weather warning.
The weather forecasters have predicted heavy down pours until 3pm today across the west of Scotland.
Some homes and businesses are at risk of flooding in the area, with public transport also expected to be affected.
It comes after four adults were rescued from a flooded business premises in Dumfries as heavy rain swept across the region.
Pictures released on social media by Nithsdale Police showed a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service boat in use in the Whitesands area of the town.
A tweet from the local police said that all those involved were “safe and well.”
A major incident was declared in Hawick last night with fears the banks of the River Teviot could burst and flood hundreds of homes.
Meanwhile in Dumfries the River Nith burst its banks with water pouring out into the surrounding streets.
Two bridges have also been 'washed away' on the river Annan in the flooding chaos.
Network Rail Scotland were forced to shut the line between Dumfries and Carlisle closed until further notice.
Their statement on Twitter shortly after 9:30pm read: "We're unable to allow trains to pass over the Annan Viaduct pending a daylight safety inspection.
"The line between Dumfries and Carlisle will remain closed until further notice."
ScotRail has urged customers to check individual train running messages for delays, alterations and cancellations to trains.
Trains between London and Glasgow were also cancelled after water levels swelled, just days before the Cop26 conference is due to begin in Scotland's largest city.
Avanti West Coast advised customers not to travel on services north of Preston.
