EVACUATIONS are being carried out in Hawick as Storm Dennis continues to batter the Borders.

Severe flood warnings have been issued for the town as well as Newcastleton.

Rest centres have been set up at the Teviotdale Leisure Centre and at the health centre in Newcastleton.

Around 10 flood warnings are in force in the region.

A spokesperson for Scottish Borders Council said: “We have three severe flood warnings and multiple other flood warnings in place. 

“Please stay away from flood water and rivers in these conditions for your own safety.”