'Catastrophic' Storm Babet wreaks havoc across UK

The second red "danger to life" weather alert in a week is due to take effect in Scotland, with torrential rain and high winds forecast across the UK.

Forecasters say another 70-100mm (4ins) of rain could fall on Saturday in parts of Angus and Aberdeenshire already hit by severe flooding.

Three people have died since Thursday, when Storm Babet first took hold.

People across the country remain in temporary accommodation after being flooded out.

Read more: Live updates on Storm Babet

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