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Environment / Video footage shows Kergord landslips in heavy rain

Chris Cope
A muddy, meandering path cuts through a green grassy field on a cloudy day, with a small hill visible in the background.
Photo: Sean Fillingham
A hillside shows signs of a recent landslide with dark soil exposed. Grazing sheep are visible in the foreground, and several cows stand near the landslide area.
Photo: Sean Fillingham

VIDEO footage shows how two landslips have taken place in the Kergord area today (Tuesday) amid heavy rain.

Video clips, taken by Sean Fillingham, can be seen below.

He said there were landslips on either side of the Kergord trees.

It comes after council staff have been clearing the road at the Weisdale Hill following a landslip there too.

Shetland is currently under a yellow Met Office weather warning for rain until 8pm tonight.

 

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