During the severe red weather warning in eastern Scotland, a woman’s body was found in a river in Angus. On Thursday, Storm Babet caused destruction in the region, with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds posing a threat to life. The 57-year-old woman was swept into the Water of Lee in Glen Esk during the storm. In addition to Angus and south Aberdeenshire, parts of Dundee and Perth and Kinross have been instructed to stay at home.
The River South Esk was at risk of bursting its banks, prompting more than 400 properties in the Brechin area to evacuate. Around 335 homes in Brechin, and a further 87 in the neighbouring villages of Tannadice and Finavon, had been told to evacuate for their own safety. Emergency centres were opened at Forfar, Montrose Sports Centre, and Brechin where people were advised to bring their own supplies and medication.
The red weather warning was in effect from 6 pm on Thursday and lasted until noon on Friday, with amber and yellow warnings in other UK areas until Saturday. The storm was expected to bring up to 220mm of rain in certain regions of eastern Scotland, equivalent to almost the greatest ever 24-hour amount for a “rainfall day.” There have also been high winds downing trees and power lines as well as power outages.
Driving conditions were treacherous with spray and flooded roads in the affected areas, and police recommended avoiding travel to the red warning zones. The Riverside Church in Brechin provided emergency shelter for residents, including food and fresh bedding. Vulnerable individuals were taken into hotels while the most affected were evacuated first. Local councils put defenses in place, and recycling centers and burial services were temporarily closed due to the storm
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