Storm Babet: Police name man killed in Angus. Here is what Met Office has said
Synopsis
Police have identified a man who died after a tree fell on his van during Storm Babet at Whigstreet, south of Forfar in Angus, at around 5.05 pm on Thursday.
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Police have identified a man named John Gillan who died after a tree fell on his van during Storm Babet. Following the one-vehicle crash on the B9127 near Whigstreet, south of Forfar in Angus, at around 5.05 pm on Thursday, John Gillan, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, according to Police Scotland, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Storm Babet, which brought torrential rain and deadly flooding to portions of the UK, claimed the lives of six individuals. Wendy Taylor, 57, was swept away in Glen Esk's Water of Lee on Thursday. Taylor, a director at Errol-based Taylors Snacks, formerly known as Mackie's, was hailed as a "ray of sunshine" and a "beautiful, kind, funny, and caring person" by her family.
Two women were killed in a five-vehicle crash on the M4 on Friday morning, which is thought to have been caused by bad weather. The collision on the eastbound lane between J17 for Chippenham and J18 for Bath comprised four cars and an HGV.
On Friday, a man in his 60s died after becoming entangled in fast-flowing flood water near Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire. Maureen Gilbert, 83, died after her Chesterfield house flooded. Her son informed Sky News that he discovered her body lying in the ocean on Saturday at the property.
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf paid a visit to Brechin, Angus, one of the hardest impacted locations, on Monday. According to a local councillor, some Brechin residents may be forced to leave their houses permanently as a result of the flooding.
More flooding due to heavy rain is possible in areas of England until Wednesday, according to the Environment Agency, which expects to issue more warnings. It added that so far, roughly 1,250 properties in England had been flooded, and that parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, as well as the East Midlands, may suffer more flooding on Monday.
Q1:Where has Storm Babet caused damage?
Ans. Angus and Aberdeenshire were particularly hard struck by the storm, and teams have been cleaning debris from roadways, while people affected by water are repairing their homes.
Q2: What is Storm Babet named after?
Ans. Storm Babet, a name chosen by the Dutch meteorological organization KMNI, was named after a woman who came to an open day at the agency's offices and suggested her own name, with the extra reason "because I was born during a storm."
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Family requests privacy
"We are devastated by the loss of John and the circumstances in which he died," his family said in a statement released through the police. Mr Gillan was originally from Arbroath. We'd like to request that our privacy be respected whilst we grieve for John," his family requested.Storm Babet kills six
Storm Babet, which brought torrential rain and deadly flooding to portions of the UK, claimed the lives of six individuals. Wendy Taylor, 57, was swept away in Glen Esk's Water of Lee on Thursday. Taylor, a director at Errol-based Taylors Snacks, formerly known as Mackie's, was hailed as a "ray of sunshine" and a "beautiful, kind, funny, and caring person" by her family.
Two women were killed in a five-vehicle crash on the M4 on Friday morning, which is thought to have been caused by bad weather. The collision on the eastbound lane between J17 for Chippenham and J18 for Bath comprised four cars and an HGV.
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On Friday, a man in his 60s died after becoming entangled in fast-flowing flood water near Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire. Maureen Gilbert, 83, died after her Chesterfield house flooded. Her son informed Sky News that he discovered her body lying in the ocean on Saturday at the property.
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Scottish First Minister visits Brechin
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf paid a visit to Brechin, Angus, one of the hardest impacted locations, on Monday. According to a local councillor, some Brechin residents may be forced to leave their houses permanently as a result of the flooding.
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More flooding
More flooding due to heavy rain is possible in areas of England until Wednesday, according to the Environment Agency, which expects to issue more warnings. It added that so far, roughly 1,250 properties in England had been flooded, and that parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, as well as the East Midlands, may suffer more flooding on Monday.
Yellow weather warning issued
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Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain on Tuesday, which could lead to more flooding across the East Midlands, as well as much of Yorkshire and Humberside; the warning is in effect between 03:00 and 16:00.FAQs
Q1:Where has Storm Babet caused damage?
Ans. Angus and Aberdeenshire were particularly hard struck by the storm, and teams have been cleaning debris from roadways, while people affected by water are repairing their homes.
Q2: What is Storm Babet named after?
Ans. Storm Babet, a name chosen by the Dutch meteorological organization KMNI, was named after a woman who came to an open day at the agency's offices and suggested her own name, with the extra reason "because I was born during a storm."
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