One dead, residents trapped as Storm Babet batters Scotland
Friday, 20 October 2023 A woman has died after being swept into a river in Scotland during Storm Babet, which has caused severe flooding in the region. The Met Office issued a red weather warning for parts of eastern Scotland, with heavy rainfall predicted. In Ireland, officials in County Cork described the flooding as the worst in 30 years. Emergency services have been struggling to reach trapped residents due to strong currents and flooding. Train services in the UK have also been disrupted due to heavy rainfall and high winds.
Flooding and rough seas batter the Danish southern coastal town of Vejle as Storm Babet lands after hitting Scotland. Flights and ferries were cancelled in Scandinavia, with meteorologists forecasting gale force winds and flooding in Denmark and southern Sweden.
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey has visited residents in Retford, Nottinghamshire, who have been affected by Storm Babet to βsee what practical thingsβ can be done to help. Report by Ajagbef...
At least three people have been killed after parts of eastern Scotland witnessed severe flooding on Friday (Oct 20) due to storm Babet which brought torrential rain and high-speed winds leaving..
In the UK, the impact of Storm Babet, as reported by Reuter continues to be devastating. The Angus region in Scotland is currently facing a highly critical situation, as river levels are 4.4 meters..
Friday, 20 October 2023
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