Scotland: East Scotland hit by Storm Babet

News Update

Second person has died in Storm Babet. Met Office extends red warning into Saturday for East Scotland. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) says the “highest concern” areas continue to be the North Esk and South Esk river. A severe flood warning in the North Esk region is around Marykirk, with another flood warning for Logie Mill and Craigo. The three severe warnings in the South Esk region are in Brechin, Kinnard/Bridge of Dun, and Finavon and Tannadice. Sepa also warns there is an increasing risk across the eastern borders of Scotland and in East Lothian.