Meanwhile, a yellow warning in place for much of eastern Scotland until 6pm on Friday has been extended until midnight. In Angus, all schools in Brechin, Montrose and Kirriemuir were closed due to localized flooding, as well as more than a dozen others.
1. An overview of flooding in Edinburgh
An orange weather warning for eastern Scotland has been extended as heavy rain batters parts of the country. Photo: Katharine Hay
2. The scene in Edinburgh.
The amber ‘heavy rain’ warning, covering Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus and Perth and Kinross, warns that some rapid flow or deep flooding is likely, “causing a risk to life”. Photo date: Friday, November 18, 2022. Photo: Katharine Hay
3. The view from the Red Bridge, Ferry Road
The view from the Red Bridge, Ferry Road Photo: Helen Todd Photo: Helen Todd
4. An overview of flooding in Edinburgh
Traffic Scotland said there were reports of vehicles stuck in standing water on the A90 Southbound between Laurencekirk and Brechin and the road was later closed southbound at Stracathro. Photo: Katharine Hay
