Edinburgh and Lothians residents have been warned to be on high alert for flooding after the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) issued a flood warning for Edinburgh and the Lothians, as well as Fife and the Borders.
The agency updated their website on Monday afternoon (25 August) to say:
"Heavy and persistent rain during Tuesday could cause flooding impacts from surface water and small watercourses, during Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday. Particularly at risk are flood prone urban areas and the transport network. Impacts may include flooding to low-lying land and roads, with difficult driving conditions. Individual properties may also be at risk.
"Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.
"This FLOOD ALERT is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you haven't already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
"Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 23200"
George Square Lane in Edinburgh is currently flooded, there are also significant issues with trains: LNER has had to cancel services and replace them with rail replacement buses.
You can follow all of the latest flooding and Storm Francis updates on our dedicated liveblog here.
