Storm Babet’s Deadly Wrath Hits Angus
Storm Babet has battered the UK with gale-force winds and flooding, claiming the life of a 57-year-old woman in Angus, Scotland. She was swept away by the raging Water of Lee at Glen Esk. This tragedy struck as the storm forced the evacuation of 400 homes across the region.
A rare red 1 alert remains in place until midday Friday, highlighting the storm’s severity.
Warnings Spread Across UK
- Amber warnings for wind and rain cover northern England, the Midlands, and northern Ireland from Friday noon through Saturday morning.
- Northern Ireland faces a yellow warning from early Friday until Saturday morning.
- Severe flood warnings have escalated along the River Esk and Aberdeenshire, with fears some communities could be isolated for days.
- Coastal areas brace for gusts topping 60mph and monstrous waves up to 20ft near Stonehaven harbour.
Mass Evacuations and Flood Alerts
Fire crews and the coastguard ordered nighttime evacuations in Brechin, Angus. Angus Council confirmed 335 homes in Brechin and another 87 in Tannadice and Finavon had to be emptied due to flood risks. River levels are expected to rise up to five metres, overwhelming defences.
Across England, the Environment Agency issued flood warnings in Sandsend, Bridlington, the Tyne estuary, and Nottinghamshire’s River Maun area — plus 79 flood alerts nationwide.
Schools Shut and Power Down
Authorities have closed schools to keep children, parents, and staff safe. Power cuts have hit 20,000 homes, with crews working to restore electricity.
We face unprecedented flooding and dangerous winds,” said a Met Office spokesperson. “Stay safe and follow evacuation orders.”
Storm Babet’s rampage continues, leaving the UK on high alert as communities brace for more chaos.
