Orkney added to flood warning alert

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has extended its flood warning scheme, helping more communities better prepare for extreme weather.

A further 19 areas across the Orkney Islands, Aberdeenshire and Angus have been added to the scheme.

Sepa estimates more than 169,000 Scottish homes and businesses will be at risk of flooding by 2080 due to rising sea levels and extreme weather associated with climate change. The agency operates a 24-hour flood forecasting.