In the Angus region, north of Dundee, many people had to be removed from their homes and taken to safety. Railway companies have advised travelers in many places not to take trains due to continued bad weather. This caused large crowds at London’s King’s Cross station for a time, partly because people were unable to leave or had to change plans.

Road closed

In the Trent catchment area (Nottinghamshire), authorities issued a warning due to oversupply. Rivers have overflowed in many places. The same goes for the Derwent in neighboring Derbyshire. This English river is also expected to reach a new record high 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 have urged residents to take precautions and seek safety if necessary. The power of the storm creates an unusual picture:

Babets have been causing problems since Wednesday, especially in the north of England. Three fatalities have been reported so far. A man remains missing in Aberdeenshire, according to the BBC. On Friday, a plane landed next to the runway at Leeds airport due to strong winds. According to the rescue service, none of the passengers were injured.

Denmark and Norway

Severe storms also hit Denmark and Norway. Major damage occurred in Danish coastal areas, especially in Jutland, in part because water levels rose by more than 2 meters in some places. The most disturbing reports came from the towns of Aabenraa, Haderslev, Sønderborg, Hesnæs, Fynshav, Fåborg and Assens. Thousands of households in the affected areas lost power.