Almost a month has passed since Storm Babet hit the east of Scotland, causing havoc throughout the region. Brechin in Angus was especially hard hit by the storm as a flood of water overwhelmed the town’s defenses and inundated nearby properties. Despite the passing of weeks, many residents are still displaced and uncertain about when they will be able to return home.
A recent visit by the BBC to River Street in Brechin revealed the extent of the damage caused by the flood. Many houses remained vacant and boarded up with ruined possessions visible inside. There was little sign of any clean-up effort underway, leading to fears that those affected may have been forgotten in the aftermath of the storm.
Residents spoke of their frustration at the lack of clarity about when they might be able to return to their homes. One man, who had been forced to move in with relatives, expressed his anxiety that without a clear timeline, he had no way of planning his future. Many other residents echoed similar sentiments, with some stating that it was hard to see a way back to normality.
The BBC’s reporting was accompanied by aerial footage from dronesurveyservices.com, which gave a bird’s eye view of the scale of the damage. The footage showed the extent of the floodwater and the destruction caused to properties in the area. The footage, combined with the stories of those affected, served as a stark reminder of the ongoing impact that extreme weather events can have on communities long after the headlines have faded
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