ONE thousand sandbags are being put in place along the River Esk in Musselburgh this evening as more rain is expected across the county.

This further precautionary action by East Lothian Council comes after flood barriers were deployed earlier today in the area.

Tom Reid, head of infrastructure at the council, said: “A multi-agency flood response group - including representation from the council, emergency services, Met Office, Scottish Government and SEPA – was convened earlier today and is continuing to monitor the situation closely into the evening.

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“Temporary flood barriers were earlier deployed 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).

“The deployment of 1,000 sandbags will be taken as a further step on a precautionary basis.

“The flood response group will continue to be active at this time and further updates will be issued as and when required.”

A Met Office yellow weather warning for rain will remain in place across the whole or East Lothian until 3am tomorrow.