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Torrential rain is also expected to affect many parts of the country.
Favourite to lead Labour north of border calls backing the principle of a second referendum a "wheeze of a position".
Nicola Sturgeon to seek "legal referendum" if SNP wins Holyrood election, regardless of whether Boris Johnson agrees.
Mild flooding also occurred at a pharmaceutical plant manufacturing the Oxford/ AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, but disruption was averted.
Nicola Sturgeon also cuts click-and-collect services, and imposes new rules about takeaways.
Following Wales and Scotland's announcements of lockdowns including school closures to try to suppress the coronavirus, Boris Johnson is revealing tougher measures as England's infection rates continue to soar.
First minister closes schools until February 1 as she says pandemic has become "extremely serious".
Deputy speaker calls Drew Hendry "very childish".
Urgent talks between the UK government and leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will continue on Wednesday.
Peers start parliamentary ping pong over moves to restore powers for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.