'˜A week's worth of rain' falls on Edinburgh in a single day

Yellow flood warnings have been issued for many parts of Edinburgh.

A yellow rain warning has been issued.

The Met Office issued a warning for East Lothian, Edinburgh and Midlothian Council with flooding and heavy rain expected until midday tomorrow.

A warning has also been issued for many parts of Southern Scotland and the Borders.

The warning from the Met Office warned that localised flooding is likely along with disruption to some transport routes and difficult driving conditions.

Severe flooding to homes and businesses has been predicted in the north of the country.

It is understood that there has been a week’s worth of rain in a single day in the Capital.