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Officials are warning that major flooding from Storm Babet could last until Tuesday as the death toll from weather-related incidents rose to seven.
Rivers in North Yorkshire, the Midlands and the southwest could continue to overflow despite the worst of the storm having passed, the Environment Agency said.
Two people died in Angus, east Scotland, where a rare red weather warning for rain was issued, bringing the total number of fatalities since Thursday to six.
Travel disruption caused by the storm is set to continue through Sunday, with warnings not to travel on parts of the rail network.
Network Rail says the routes linking Edinburgh with Inverness and Aberdeen will be badly affected by severe weather all day, and that speed restrictions will apply on other lines. “Major disruption to services in Scotland is expected until the end of the day,” is the message.
Anyone who makes it to Edinburgh may find their problems are only just be beginning, because the East Coast main line is heavily disrupted.
Breaking: Death toll rises to seven as woman found dead at home
A woman in her 80s has been found dead at a home in Chesterfield and her death is believed to be related to flooding in the area, Derbyshire Police said.
Aerial footage shows extent of river flooding in Scotland
Aerial footage shows the extent of river flooding in Scotland as a result of Storm Babet.
The footage was recorded from a helicopter and published by HM Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
“Communities across the UK have been badly hit by Storm Babet,” the agency said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
“This was the result in Scotland Please stay safe: don’t travel in affected areas and keep away from floods.”
Roads remain closed in Angus
A number of roads remain closed due to Storm Babet in Angus, east Scotland, which was subject to a rare red warning for rain on Saturday.
Residents there are being advised not to travel and stay at home following flooding in the area.
“Do not travel. Stay at home and stay safe. If you really think you need to get to work, please check with your boss,” the local council said on its website.
“Employers and managers: please consider your employees and the need for them to attend work.
“Police Scotland advice is not to travel unless absolutely essential. The fewer vehicles on the road, the safer everyone will be and the better access for emergency services.”
North Sea workers airlifted off rig after anchors come loose during Storm Babet
More than half the staff manning a North Sea drilling platform have been airlifted to other sites after several of its anchors came loose during Storm Babet.
Coastguard helicopters were called upon to move 45 non-essential workers from the Stena Spey to neighbouring platforms and to Sumburgh on the Shetland Islands on Saturday due to the incident.
Paul Cargill reports:
Watch: Devastating flooding in Derbyshire village captured in drone footage
The streets of Sandiacre, which has a population of around 9,000, are seen submerged in flood water, after being battered by rain on Friday 20 October.
Derbyshire Fire Service urged people to avoid the area and stay out of flood waters, as 59 people and 12 animals were rescued from flooded homes in neighbouring Stapleford.
Watch the clip here:
Devastating flooding in Derbyshire village captured in drone footage
Dramatic drone footage shows the devastating damage caused by Storm Babet in a Derbyshire village. The streets of Sandiacre, which has a population of around 9,000, are seen submerged in flood water, after being battered by rain on Friday 20 October. Derbyshire Fire Service urged people to avoid the area and stay out of flood waters, as 59 people and 12 animals were rescued from flooded homes in neighbouring Stapleford. More than 260 flood warnings were still in place on Saturday, including three indicating a risk to life around the River Derwent in Derbyshire.
Clean-up operation begins in Scotland
Weather warnings associated with Storm Babet have expired but people in the worst-hit areas of Scotland face a lengthy clean-up after substantial downpours led to widespread flooding.
A number of flood warnings remain in place around Scotland, but more of these are expected to be removed later on Sunday.
The Scottish government’s Resilience Room met to discuss the “exceptional” levels of rain that had fallen in parts of Scotland during the weekend.
The meeting, chaired by justice secretary Angela Constance, heard parts of Scotland were still in the midst of dealing with the severe flooding caused by Storm Babet while some rivers remain at hazardous levels.
Ms Constance said: “Storm Babet’s exceptional level of rain has severely impacted parts of Scotland. Tragically, the storm has led to lives being lost and I send my sincere condolences to the families affected.
“The storm has caused significant damage and while flooding is still occurring, it is not expected to be as serious as over the last 24 hours. The impact, however, will be felt in communities for some time to come.
“While many local authorities are still responding to the immediate impacts of the storm, thoughts are now turning to recovery. Over the coming days and weeks, we will stay in close contact with local authorities to support the people and businesses affected.”
File photo: People are rescued from their flooded homes
Pinned post: Flooding to last until Tuesday - Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has warned that flooding from major rivers could continue until Tuesday, amid widespread disruption caused by Storm Babet which is posing a “risk to life” in some areas.
The Environment Agency (EA) said three severe flood warnings were in place around the River Derwent in Derbyshire, meaning deep and fast-flowing water carries a significant risk of death or serious injury, as well as serious disruption to local communities.
Derby City Council said they are seeing record-breaking water levels in the River Derwent and warned that cleaning up after the floods could take several days.
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Danger to life flood warnings still in force
Although the worst of Storm Babet has now passed, three “danger to life” flood warnings remain in place in Derbyshire after the death toll from floods caused by Storm Babet rose to six.
The most serious alerts are in force along the Derwent river at Derby City Water Treatment Works, Little Chester, Eastgate, Cattle Market and Racecourse Park at Chaddesden.
Some 229 less serious flood warnings are in force across England.
A man pulls a boy on a body board through flood water in the Pentagon area of Derby
‘Small handful’ of homes still without power Sunday
A “small handful” of homes will still be without power on Sunday after around 100,000 customers were affected by power cuts due to Storm Babet, the Energy Network Association (ENA) said.
Ross Easton from the ENA said: “99 per cent of customers have been reconnected.
“With the exception of a small handful of homes where access remains challenging, all customers will be reconnected tonight.
“We’d like to thank customers for their patience and our engineering and customer service teams for their hard work.”
North Sea workers airlifted off rig during storm
More than half the staff manning a North Sea drilling platform have been airlifted to other sites after several of its anchors came loose during Storm Babet.
Coastguard helicopters were called upon to move 45 non-essential workers from the Stena Spey to neighbouring platforms and to Sumburgh on the Shetland Islands on Saturday due to the incident.
The rig is located around 146 miles east of Aberdeen.
Stena Drilling said four out of eight anchors became detached from the drilling unit because of the severe weather.
Paul Cargill reports:
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