Row erupts over plans to build new type of fish farm in Scottish loch A ROW has erupted over plans to build a new type of fish farm in the waters of a Scottish loch ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023
Third storm of season named as weather and flooding warnings issued THE third named storm of the season is set to batter the UK with heavy winds and rain just weeks after Storm Babet caused devastating flooding… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Woman who died in Storm Babet named as residents return to flood damage Wendy Taylor, 57, described as ‘a ray of sunshine’ to everyone who knew her, was swept into the Water of Lee at Glen Esk at around 1.45pm on Thursday. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
Helicopters sent to assist drilling platform after it loses anchors amid Storm Babet Helicopters have been sent to assist a North Sea drilling platform which lost anchors during Storm Babet. The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2023
‘Improving picture’ in worst hit area, but Storm Babet flooding fears remain The Met Office’s red danger to life weather warning has been cut back from midnight to 6pm in Scotland. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Red weather warning cut but further floods feared as Storm Babet continues The Met Office’s red weather warning now ends at 6pm. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Fears second major Scottish river could burst banks as Storm Babet continues THE Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) is warning a second major river could breach its banks today. The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2023
More flooding feared after ‘unprecedented’ rainfall from Storm Babet The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency warned the River Don could breach its banks on Saturday. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Major roads closed in Scotland as Storm Babet causes travel disruption Several sections of major Scottish roads are closed due to flooding. The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023
Four flood alerts in place for London as Storm Babet affects capital The four separate alerts cover large parts of London Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
'It's horrendous': Families trapped in homes as Brechin devastated by floods A BRECHIN councillor has described the devastation caused by Storm Babet in the town as “horrific” with people trapped in closes and boats… The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023
Woman dies in Storm Babet with hundreds of homes evacuated Efforts were made to convince all residents of Brechin, Angus, to evacuate 400 homes, with the coastguard and fire crews going door-to-door. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Woman dies in river as Storm Babet forces evacuations in Scotland Police Scotland confirmed the 57-year-old woman was swept into a river in Angus, where 400 homes are expected to be evacuated. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
'Do not travel': Scots in red weather alert areas urged to stay safe PEOPLE living in areas hit by red weather warnings are being urged not to travel amid the "very serious situation". The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Met Office extends Storm Babet red warning area in Scotland Storm Babet is causing disruption across parts of Scotland.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Storm Babet: body of woman recovered from river as evacuations ordered Police Scotland say 57-year-old’s body recovered from River Esk after reports of someone being swept away
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Further flooding expected in Scotland due to Storm Babet The Met Office and Scottish Environment Protection Agency are already issuing warnings.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023 Wildlife and swimmers at risk from sewage 'gushing' into waters, SNP conference hears A CALL has been made to step up monitoring of water quality amid concerns of the risks to wildlife and swimmers from untreated sewage “gushing”…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023 Scottish council fails to close flood gates despite 'extreme' rain QUESTIONS are being asked of a Scottish council after a key flood gate was left open, leading to huge water damage ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023 Search continues for elderly man feared missing in River Tay after flooding EMERGENCY services are continuing to search for an elderly man who is feared to have been swept away during floods in Perthshire.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023 Met Office issues yellow weather warning in Scotland after weekend of flooding Flooding in Scotland has been compared to conditions during the Beast from the East in 2018, as southern parts of the UK enjoyed the warmest October…
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023 Floods compared to Beast from the East amid warmest October in five years Police Scotland said communities ‘faced some of the most challenging conditions ever’, while the Met Office said temperatures were unseasonably warm.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023 Clean-up begins after flooding devastates much of Scotland The Met Office’s amber weather warning – meaning ‘risk to life’ – has been replaced by a yellow weather warning.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023 River Dee and River Spey burst their banks with water rising onto paths and fields THE River Dee and River Spey have burst their banks with water rising onto paths and fields alongside the rivers.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023 ‘Risk to life’ from flooding remains as heavy rain continues in Scotland Parts of Scotland have been warned to ‘stay alert, not stand down’ while the south of the UK enjoys dry weather.