River Esk passes through the centre of Musselburgh. Image: Google Maps
FLOOD barriers have been put up along the River Esk in response to heavy rain and rising water levels.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain yesterday (Wednesday).
It was due to be in place until 6pm today (Thursday) but has now been extended into the early hours of tomorrow (Friday) morning.
East Lothian Council is deploying temporary flood barriers at New Street/Eskside West (near Loretto Nursey and the Electric bridge), and also at the North High Street/Eskside West and Eskside East/Shorthope Street.
A spokesperson for the local authority told the Courier: “This is a precautionary measure.
“Our teams will continue to monitor the conditions closely together with SEPA.”
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