Storm Babbitt also caused major flooding in parts of Great Britain on Saturday. In eastern Scotland, code red will be in effect until at least Saturday evening. Thus, the meteorological service warns of life-threatening conditions.
In the Scottish region of Angus, north of Dundee, several people had to be removed from their homes and taken to safety.
Railway companies have advised travelers in many places not to take the train due to continuing severe weather. This led to large crowds at London’s King’s Cross station, among other stations, for a while because people were unable to leave or had to change their plans.
In the Trent River catchment area (Nottinghamshire), authorities sounded the alarm due to the massive flow of water. The river has burst its banks in more places. The same is true of Derwent in neighboring Derbyshire. This English river is also expected to reach new record levels in the next 24 to 48 hours. This is likely to exacerbate problems in the Trent Valley.
Many roads in the area are now closed to traffic. Local authorities urged residents to take the necessary precautions and seek safety if necessary.
Deaths due to bad weather conditions
Babbitt has been causing problems since Wednesday, especially in the northern part of the United Kingdom. Three deaths have been reported there so far.
A 57-year-old woman drowned after being swept into the river by winds. In Scotland, a tree fell on a pickup truck, killing the driver (56). In England, a 60-year-old man drowned after being swept away by fast-flowing flood waters. According to the BBC The man is still missing in Aberdeenshire.
At Leeds Airport, on Friday, a plane ended up next to the runway while landing due to strong winds. According to the rescue service, none of the passengers were injured.
Several deaths in Scotland as Storm Babbitt makes landfall
Also casualties and damage in Germany and Scandinavia
The severe storm also affected Germany and Scandinavia. A 33-year-old woman died after a tree fell on her car in northern Germany. German radio reported this NDR.
There was severe damage in Danish coastal areas, especially on Jutland, where water levels rose by more than two meters in some places. Thousands of families in the affected areas were left without electricity.
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