Aberdeenshire on edge as rescue teams hunt for man trapped in floodwater near Marykirk
Emergency services are scrambling in Aberdeenshire. A man is feared trapped in a vehicle amid rapidly rising floodwaters. The desperate search began early Friday after Police Scotland received an urgent call.
Storm Babet death toll rises to three
Storm Babet has already claimed three lives across the UK. In Shropshire’s Cleobury Mortimer, a man in his 60s drowned after being swept away by fast-moving floodwaters. In Angus, a falling tree crushed a van, killing the 56-year-old driver inside. Tragedy also struck when a 57-year-old woman lost her life after being swept into a river.
Widespread power outages and travel chaos
More than 100,000 homes were plunged into darkness after Storm Babet. The Energy Networks Association confirms 96% have had their power restored, but around 4,000 customers remain offline. Severe weather warnings are still in place, hampering repair efforts.
Travel disruption piles up. Leeds Bradford Airport remains shut after a plane skidded off the runway. It’s set to reopen at 2pm. TUI passengers affected are being redirected to Manchester Airport. Passengers are urged to check flight updates before travelling.
Flood warnings sound across Derbyshire and England
The River Derwent in Derbyshire threatens serious flooding. The Environment Agency has issued three severe flood warnings there, urging residents to stay safe and avoid floodwaters at all costs. Across England, over 300 flood warnings remain active, with officials warning against taking unnecessary risks amid the deluge.
