UPDATE: Power restored to Glasgow Southside after 12 hour blackout
An urgent shutdown of power is underway due to severe flooding in Glasgow.
Scottish Power has taken the action which will affect the G41 and G42 areas of the city. The postcodes are located in the Southside and take in Toryglen and Strathbungo.
All traffic signals will go dark and it is hoped power will return tonight by 10.15 pm.
A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council's roads said: "Due to severe flooding Scottish Power has had to carry out an urgent shutdown at 8.01pm.
"This has affected the G41 and G42 area of the city and thus caused the traffic signals in these areas to go all dark.
"Scottish Power are aiming to have the power back on by 10:15pm this evening.
"Road users are advised to drive with caution in the affected areas."
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