Fifty-two schools were closed in Flintshire alone due to Friday's floodingImage caption: Fifty-two schools were closed in Flintshire alone due to Friday's flooding
Disruption is continuing after mid and north Wales were hit by flooding caused by Storm Babet on Friday.
Homes were damaged and cars became stranded in water. Several roads remain closed on Saturday.
Transport for Wales warns rail passengers to check before travelling on the Wales and Borders network with "disruption expected to continue".
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service says it received more than 60 flood reports on Friday.
People had to be evacuated from flooded homes and many schools were forced to close, including 52 in Flintshire alone.
Bronwen Hughes, head teacher at Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold, Flintshire, says the severity of the rain forced it to close on Friday.
Fifty-two schools closed in Flintshire alone on FridayImage caption: Fifty-two schools closed in Flintshire alone on Friday
'Sigh of relief' in the south of Scotland
Cameron Buttle
BBC Scotland reporter in the Borders
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Warnings were lifted on the River BlackadderImage caption: Warnings were lifted on the River Blackadder
The
Borders breathed a cautious sigh of relief today as the overnight amber
rain warning passed without major incident.
The emergency
planning team, based at Scottish Borders Council, stood down in the early hours having dealt with around a dozen road closures, mainly due to
fallen trees and some landslips.
This morning there was still a flood alert for the river Blackadder running
through Greenlaw.
A few miles on, east of Duns, the river Whitreadder was
also in spate and had burst its banks.
It
has been raining for several days in some parts and it hasn’t let up since. But
by mid afternoon all flood alerts had been lifted.
High winds and a
high tide made for big waves crashing on shore at St Abbs, a spectacular show
for a few tourists visiting the village.
There is still a
lot of water to run off the hills and farmland but it looks like we’ve
escaped the worst of Storm Babet
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The harbour at St Abbs saw spectacular wavesImage caption: The harbour at St Abbs saw spectacular waves
Catcliffe resident: 'We can't access our homes at all'
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Pete Devaux and his wife are taking shelter in a community hallImage caption: Pete Devaux and his wife are taking shelter in a community hall
Shortly after 02:00 this morning, flood defences for the river in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, failed leaving part of the village "completely engulfed", says Pete Devaux, chair of the parish council.
"We've been told we can't access our homes at all," he says, adding that six feet of water flooded his street.
Around 50 residents have taken shelter in a community hall, and Mr Devaux says he hasn't been able to rescue anything from his house.
"At least one of my neighbours hasn't got any insurance and she's lost everything. She's got to start again."
He says the last time the village was flooded it took several months before the homes were fit to live in because they had to be dried out.
'We're not out of the woods by a long shot'
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River Street in Brechin as Storm Babet batters the country and a rare red weather warning is in place for parts of eastern ScotlandImage caption: River Street in Brechin as Storm Babet batters the country and a rare red weather warning is in place for parts of eastern Scotland
Jacqui Semple, who is in charge of risk, resilience and safety for Angus Council, begins a briefing by thanking people for all their offers of accommodation and help.
She goes on to say: "We have an improving picture and the red warning and amber warnings have been reduced in timescales until 6pm this evening.
"We're not out of the woods by a long shot, there is still a lot of rain to come through, but less so."
The rest centre in Montrose will close, the Forfar rest centre is under review and the Brechin rest centre will remain open into tomorrow.
She adds probably upwards of 80 to 100 people have been rescued right across Angus via boats and helicopter.
King's Cross station closed due to overcrowding
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King's Cross station in London has closed after becoming "too crowded to be safe for all passengers", National Rail has said.
"The police have taken the decision to close the station until the passenger flow is more manageable," the rail service posted on X, formerly Twitter.
"Where possible, please use a different London terminal station," it added.
Earlier today, crowd control measures were in place at the station after severe disruption on the railways.
Footage on social media showed large numbers gathering outside.
Shirley and John Johnson have had no electricity in their home in Brechin, Angus, since 05:00 on Friday.
John says it has been especially difficult as he suffers from diabetes and PTSD.
He adds: "It's pretty hard trying to cope with no power. I need to keep insulin in the fridge, so I have to watch it does not go off."
Shirley says: "We've been told to go down to the campus and they can put it in the fridge there."
The couple have been wearing "lots of layers, duvets, blankets and hot water bottles" to keep warm.
They say the next update on the local situation will be at 20:00.
John says: "It's nice not to be flooded but my heart goes out to those who are.
"This is the worst it's ever been in Brechin and I've been up here for about 25 years now."
Restaurant staff enjoy some food in the floods
Sarah-May Buccieri
Reporting from Lincolnshire
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Two Five Guys workers didn't let the floods stop the from grabbing a biteImage caption: Two Five Guys workers didn't let the floods stop the from grabbing a bite
Lincolnshire has also been hit by Storm Babet, with at least 168 homes flooded, according to emergency services.
But locals in Lincoln have been trying to make the most of the extreme conditions on the Brayford.
Two workers from US burger chain Five Guys opted to have their breakfast by the water - and in the water.
More than a month’s rain has fallen in the past 24 hours, the Environment Agency says, and 31 warnings are still in place.
Search continues for missing motorist in Aberdeenshire
Serious damage has been caused in the Marykirk areaImage caption: Serious damage has been caused in the Marykirk area
The search for a motorist missing in Aberdeenshire is continuing.
Three people have already died since Storm Babet first took hold on Thursday.
A major operation was launched on Friday after reports that a man was trapped in a vehicle in floodwater, near Marykirk.
The search has involved helicopter air support and Police Scotland say the inquiry "remains ongoing".
People have been urged to avoid the area.
Train services across the UK disrupted by Storm Babet
Scotland: CrossCountry services will terminate at Edinburgh, and
won't run to Glasgow or Aberdeen. LNER services will not run north of
Edinburgh, and customers are being advised not to travel at all. ScotRail
passengers are also advised not to travel today and to expect disruption.
Midlands: Severe disruption between Derby and
Nottingham/Sheffield. Trains between Birmingham and Stansted are cancelled,
with disruption to services from Birmingham to Bristol and Worcestershire.
There is widespread disruption to East Midlands Railways services.
Northern England: Avanti West Coast and Northern say there is
disruption on a number of routes. All lines between Chester/Stockport and Crewe
are blocked. Routes into Sheffield, Lincoln, Doncaster and Leeds are all impacted.
Wales: Widespread disruption is expected until the end of the day. A number of cross-border services are blocked by floodwater.
East Anglia: Customers are advised not to travel between Norwich and Bury St Edmund/Ipswich.
Check with your rail company before traveling, and take a look at Network Rail's full disruption round-up here.
What next for Storm Babet in Scotland?
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A resident flood barrier in Kintore, near Inverurie in AberdeenshireImage caption: A resident flood barrier in Kintore, near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire
Flood duty manager Vincent Fitzsimmons says: “We’ve still got
extremely high flows on the larger rivers round Dundee, Angus, Tayside and
South Aberdeenshire - particular the North Esk, South Esk, Dee and Don.
"In
addition, some of the heaviest and most prolonged rain today will be in
Caithness and Sutherland."
Mr Fitzsimmons adds much flooding remains, especially near rivers.
He says: "It’s really important people understand the danger.
“Follow the advice
of the emergency services and don’t put yourself at risk.
"Hazards can be
hidden, so please don’t walk or drive into flood water."
'Their whole bungalow is underwater'
BBC Radio 5 Live
Marie
Breitstrecher is the manager of the Wheatsheaf inn in Baslow, near Chatsworth
house in Derbyshire.
After
the River Derwent broke its banks nearby, Marie and her team helped their
neighbours to safety.
“The
elderly couple next to us have a bungalow literally next to the river. Their
whole bungalow is underwater and they stayed as long as possible.”
“It
went from 0 to 100 within 15 minutes. We were like, ‘you need to leave,
now’”.
Although
the waters have since started to recede, there’s still debris on the roads and
large holes in the roads.
“There's
no power on the opposite side of the road, so we're just waiting for a bit of
sunlight so we can go and assist.” Marie adds.
“It
was a community effort.”
In pictures: Flooding across the East of England
The worst of the flooding has hit Suffolk but across the East of England some towns and villages have also been affected.
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In Wramplingham in Norfolk a lot of flood water remains with some cars partially submerged.Image caption: In Wramplingham in Norfolk a lot of flood water remains with some cars partially submerged.
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Colton, in Norfolk, is also dealing with flooded roadsImage caption: Colton, in Norfolk, is also dealing with flooded roads
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A garage in St Ives, Cambridgeshire has been floodedImage caption: A garage in St Ives, Cambridgeshire has been flooded
Burn turns into torrent and washes away trees in Scotland
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The Balruddery Burn in Angus in Scotland turns into a torrent of water after intense rainfall during Storm Babet.
Locals said the force of the deluge washed away a small bridge and uprooted trees.
River Don water levels becoming 'a real concern'
Phil McDonald
BBC Scotland reporter in Inverurie
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Water levels are rising at Inverurie in AberdeenshireImage caption: Water levels are rising at Inverurie in Aberdeenshire
The River Don in Inverurie and Kintore is becoming a real concern for the
authorities, Aberdeenshire council says.
Park benches and bins in Inverurie have been swallowed up
by the rising water.
Residents will remember the damage caused by flooding
during Storm Frank in the winter of 2015.
Sepa has issued a flood warning for the River Don, with
analysis suggesting water levels will be close to the top of the flood bank at
the football fields upstream of the B993.
A
rest centre is currently running at Inverurie Community Campus.
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LNER clarifies ticket arrangements during disruption
London North Eastern Railways (LNER) customers are being told not to travel today due to flooding on the lines.
LNER has clarified to the BBC that tickets will be valid up to 27 October, including tomorrow (Sunday 22 October). But the company has warned that it expects disruption to continue on Sunday.
Kings Cross Station - where LNER services between London and cities such as Edinburgh, York and Newcastle start and finish - is closed this afternoon.
A large crowd of people had gathered in the station attempting to catch a train amid mass cancellations. Network Rail said it had been closed "to manage passenger numbers on the concourse and on platforms".
Leeds Bradford Airport reopens after runway incident
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Leeds Bradford Airport has now reopened after being closed for a day following an incident on the runway.
The Yorkshire airport was shut after a TUI plane carrying passengers returning from Corfu skidded off the runway on Friday afternoon.
Passengers flying from the airport this morning had previously been told to seek alternative routes from Manchester Airport.
A spokesperson for Leeds Bradford said: "We understand the significant disruption and inconvenience for passengers departing for their holidays and returning home."
It said crews have worked "tirelessly throughout the night in torrential conditions" to get the stricken aircraft off the runway.
Power companies working to restore service to thousands
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Tens of thousands of homes have suffered power cuts during Storm Babet.
In England about 4,000 still have no electricity. The Energy Networks Association (ENA) said around 100,000 customers had been affected in total, but 96% had their electricity restored as of Saturday morning.
ENA spokesperson Ross Easton urged people to stay away from downed power lines and to report them to 105 or 999 if there's a risk to life.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) says that power
has been successfully restored to more than 33,000 customers.
Work is ongoing
to reconnect 1,100 properties over the course of today.
SSEN's Andy Smith says: "The impacts of high winds and flooding mean it’s a
challenge to get to all faults quickly and safely."
BreakingLNER train passengers told 'do not travel' today
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Passengers are being advised not to attempt to travel on London North Eastern Railway (LNER) services today.
The company, which runs services between Scotland and London on the east coast main line, said parts of its network have been impacted by flooding.
LNER said it is running "an extremely limited service" but trains could be "subject to short-notice cancellation".
There are no trains at all running north of Edinburgh. Due to road closures, no bus replacement services are being provided.
"Customers are being advised to defer travel," it said, with fee free refunds possible from the original point of purchase.
'Stay at home - unless you're told to evacuate'
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Scotland's Home Affairs Secretary Angela Constance has warned the situation remains 'precarious'Image caption: Scotland's Home Affairs Secretary Angela Constance has warned the situation remains 'precarious'
People in Angus and parts of Aberdeenshire are still being advised not to travel and to stay at home - unless they're told to evacuate.
Scotland's Justice and Home Affairs Secretary Angela Constance says everything possible is being done to help in this "very precarious" situation.
She told the BBC: "I want to reassure people that all partners are working very hard to keep things safe.
"So please follow the advice. But we will also continue to work day and night to support recovery from this exceptional extreme weather event."
High winds make forest floor 'move like the sea'
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David Nugent-Malone captured the forest floor "moving like sea" as tree roots were pulled up in the high winds, while he was walking his dog at Mugdock Country Park in East Dunbartonshire.
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Flooding disruption continues in Wales
Disruption is continuing after mid and north Wales were hit by flooding caused by Storm Babet on Friday.
Homes were damaged and cars became stranded in water. Several roads remain closed on Saturday.
Transport for Wales warns rail passengers to check before travelling on the Wales and Borders network with "disruption expected to continue".
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service says it received more than 60 flood reports on Friday.
People had to be evacuated from flooded homes and many schools were forced to close, including 52 in Flintshire alone.
Bronwen Hughes, head teacher at Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold, Flintshire, says the severity of the rain forced it to close on Friday.
"It was wasn't an easy decision but the waters were rising," she told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast.
'Sigh of relief' in the south of Scotland
Cameron Buttle
BBC Scotland reporter in the Borders
The Borders breathed a cautious sigh of relief today as the overnight amber rain warning passed without major incident.
The emergency planning team, based at Scottish Borders Council, stood down in the early hours having dealt with around a dozen road closures, mainly due to fallen trees and some landslips.
This morning there was still a flood alert for the river Blackadder running through Greenlaw.
A few miles on, east of Duns, the river Whitreadder was also in spate and had burst its banks.
It has been raining for several days in some parts and it hasn’t let up since. But by mid afternoon all flood alerts had been lifted.
High winds and a high tide made for big waves crashing on shore at St Abbs, a spectacular show for a few tourists visiting the village.
There is still a lot of water to run off the hills and farmland but it looks like we’ve escaped the worst of Storm Babet
Catcliffe resident: 'We can't access our homes at all'
Shortly after 02:00 this morning, flood defences for the river in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, failed leaving part of the village "completely engulfed", says Pete Devaux, chair of the parish council.
"We've been told we can't access our homes at all," he says, adding that six feet of water flooded his street.
Around 50 residents have taken shelter in a community hall, and Mr Devaux says he hasn't been able to rescue anything from his house.
"At least one of my neighbours hasn't got any insurance and she's lost everything. She's got to start again."
He says the last time the village was flooded it took several months before the homes were fit to live in because they had to be dried out.
'We're not out of the woods by a long shot'
Angus remains the worst hit area in the UK, so let's bring you the latest from the council in that area.
Jacqui Semple, who is in charge of risk, resilience and safety for Angus Council, begins a briefing by thanking people for all their offers of accommodation and help.
She goes on to say: "We have an improving picture and the red warning and amber warnings have been reduced in timescales until 6pm this evening.
"We're not out of the woods by a long shot, there is still a lot of rain to come through, but less so."
The rest centre in Montrose will close, the Forfar rest centre is under review and the Brechin rest centre will remain open into tomorrow.
She adds probably upwards of 80 to 100 people have been rescued right across Angus via boats and helicopter.
King's Cross station closed due to overcrowding
King's Cross station in London has closed after becoming "too crowded to be safe for all passengers", National Rail has said.
"The police have taken the decision to close the station until the passenger flow is more manageable," the rail service posted on X, formerly Twitter.
"Where possible, please use a different London terminal station," it added.
Earlier today, crowd control measures were in place at the station after severe disruption on the railways.
Footage on social media showed large numbers gathering outside.
Read more here.
'It's pretty hard trying to cope with no power'
Ben Philip
BBC Scotland
Shirley and John Johnson have had no electricity in their home in Brechin, Angus, since 05:00 on Friday.
John says it has been especially difficult as he suffers from diabetes and PTSD.
He adds: "It's pretty hard trying to cope with no power. I need to keep insulin in the fridge, so I have to watch it does not go off."
Shirley says: "We've been told to go down to the campus and they can put it in the fridge there."
The couple have been wearing "lots of layers, duvets, blankets and hot water bottles" to keep warm.
They say the next update on the local situation will be at 20:00.
John says: "It's nice not to be flooded but my heart goes out to those who are.
"This is the worst it's ever been in Brechin and I've been up here for about 25 years now."
Restaurant staff enjoy some food in the floods
Sarah-May Buccieri
Reporting from Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire has also been hit by Storm Babet, with at least 168 homes flooded, according to emergency services.
But locals in Lincoln have been trying to make the most of the extreme conditions on the Brayford.
Two workers from US burger chain Five Guys opted to have their breakfast by the water - and in the water.
More than a month’s rain has fallen in the past 24 hours, the Environment Agency says, and 31 warnings are still in place.
Search continues for missing motorist in Aberdeenshire
Ken Banks
BBC Scotland North East and Northern Isles reporter
The search for a motorist missing in Aberdeenshire is continuing.
Three people have already died since Storm Babet first took hold on Thursday.
A major operation was launched on Friday after reports that a man was trapped in a vehicle in floodwater, near Marykirk.
The search has involved helicopter air support and Police Scotland say the inquiry "remains ongoing".
People have been urged to avoid the area.
Train services across the UK disrupted by Storm Babet
Scotland: CrossCountry services will terminate at Edinburgh, and won't run to Glasgow or Aberdeen. LNER services will not run north of Edinburgh, and customers are being advised not to travel at all. ScotRail passengers are also advised not to travel today and to expect disruption.
Midlands: Severe disruption between Derby and Nottingham/Sheffield. Trains between Birmingham and Stansted are cancelled, with disruption to services from Birmingham to Bristol and Worcestershire. There is widespread disruption to East Midlands Railways services.
Northern England: Avanti West Coast and Northern say there is disruption on a number of routes. All lines between Chester/Stockport and Crewe are blocked. Routes into Sheffield, Lincoln, Doncaster and Leeds are all impacted.
Wales: Widespread disruption is expected until the end of the day. A number of cross-border services are blocked by floodwater.
East Anglia: Customers are advised not to travel between Norwich and Bury St Edmund/Ipswich.
Check with your rail company before traveling, and take a look at Network Rail's full disruption round-up here.
What next for Storm Babet in Scotland?
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) warns today's rain will "prolong flooding impacts" and cause additional disruption.
Flood duty manager Vincent Fitzsimmons says: “We’ve still got extremely high flows on the larger rivers round Dundee, Angus, Tayside and South Aberdeenshire - particular the North Esk, South Esk, Dee and Don.
"In addition, some of the heaviest and most prolonged rain today will be in Caithness and Sutherland."
Mr Fitzsimmons adds much flooding remains, especially near rivers.
He says: "It’s really important people understand the danger.
“Follow the advice of the emergency services and don’t put yourself at risk.
"Hazards can be hidden, so please don’t walk or drive into flood water."
'Their whole bungalow is underwater'
BBC Radio 5 Live
Marie Breitstrecher is the manager of the Wheatsheaf inn in Baslow, near Chatsworth house in Derbyshire.
After the River Derwent broke its banks nearby, Marie and her team helped their neighbours to safety.
“The elderly couple next to us have a bungalow literally next to the river. Their whole bungalow is underwater and they stayed as long as possible.”
“It went from 0 to 100 within 15 minutes. We were like, ‘you need to leave, now’”.
Although the waters have since started to recede, there’s still debris on the roads and large holes in the roads.
“There's no power on the opposite side of the road, so we're just waiting for a bit of sunlight so we can go and assist.” Marie adds.
“It was a community effort.”
In pictures: Flooding across the East of England
The worst of the flooding has hit Suffolk but across the East of England some towns and villages have also been affected.
Burn turns into torrent and washes away trees in Scotland
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The Balruddery Burn in Angus in Scotland turns into a torrent of water after intense rainfall during Storm Babet.
Locals said the force of the deluge washed away a small bridge and uprooted trees.
River Don water levels becoming 'a real concern'
Phil McDonald
BBC Scotland reporter in Inverurie
The River Don in Inverurie and Kintore is becoming a real concern for the authorities, Aberdeenshire council says.
Park benches and bins in Inverurie have been swallowed up by the rising water.
Residents will remember the damage caused by flooding during Storm Frank in the winter of 2015.
Sepa has issued a flood warning for the River Don, with analysis suggesting water levels will be close to the top of the flood bank at the football fields upstream of the B993.
A rest centre is currently running at Inverurie Community Campus.
LNER clarifies ticket arrangements during disruption
London North Eastern Railways (LNER) customers are being told not to travel today due to flooding on the lines.
LNER has clarified to the BBC that tickets will be valid up to 27 October, including tomorrow (Sunday 22 October). But the company has warned that it expects disruption to continue on Sunday.
Kings Cross Station - where LNER services between London and cities such as Edinburgh, York and Newcastle start and finish - is closed this afternoon.
A large crowd of people had gathered in the station attempting to catch a train amid mass cancellations. Network Rail said it had been closed "to manage passenger numbers on the concourse and on platforms".
Leeds Bradford Airport reopens after runway incident
Leeds Bradford Airport has now reopened after being closed for a day following an incident on the runway.
The Yorkshire airport was shut after a TUI plane carrying passengers returning from Corfu skidded off the runway on Friday afternoon.
Passengers flying from the airport this morning had previously been told to seek alternative routes from Manchester Airport.
A spokesperson for Leeds Bradford said: "We understand the significant disruption and inconvenience for passengers departing for their holidays and returning home."
It said crews have worked "tirelessly throughout the night in torrential conditions" to get the stricken aircraft off the runway.
Power companies working to restore service to thousands
Tens of thousands of homes have suffered power cuts during Storm Babet.
In England about 4,000 still have no electricity. The Energy Networks Association (ENA) said around 100,000 customers had been affected in total, but 96% had their electricity restored as of Saturday morning.
ENA spokesperson Ross Easton urged people to stay away from downed power lines and to report them to 105 or 999 if there's a risk to life.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) says that power has been successfully restored to more than 33,000 customers.
Work is ongoing to reconnect 1,100 properties over the course of today.
SSEN's Andy Smith says: "The impacts of high winds and flooding mean it’s a challenge to get to all faults quickly and safely."
BreakingLNER train passengers told 'do not travel' today
Passengers are being advised not to attempt to travel on London North Eastern Railway (LNER) services today.
The company, which runs services between Scotland and London on the east coast main line, said parts of its network have been impacted by flooding.
LNER said it is running "an extremely limited service" but trains could be "subject to short-notice cancellation".
There are no trains at all running north of Edinburgh. Due to road closures, no bus replacement services are being provided.
"Customers are being advised to defer travel," it said, with fee free refunds possible from the original point of purchase.
'Stay at home - unless you're told to evacuate'
People in Angus and parts of Aberdeenshire are still being advised not to travel and to stay at home - unless they're told to evacuate.
Scotland's Justice and Home Affairs Secretary Angela Constance says everything possible is being done to help in this "very precarious" situation.
She told the BBC: "I want to reassure people that all partners are working very hard to keep things safe.
"So please follow the advice. But we will also continue to work day and night to support recovery from this exceptional extreme weather event."
High winds make forest floor 'move like the sea'
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David Nugent-Malone captured the forest floor "moving like sea" as tree roots were pulled up in the high winds, while he was walking his dog at Mugdock Country Park in East Dunbartonshire.