Storm Babet wreaks havoc in rare red weather warning

Storm Babet wreaks havoc across Scotland, which has seen the first red weather warning in several years. Footage shows a tree snapped in half in Brechin and strong waves lashing Stonehaven Harbour. Extreme weather conditions have seen heavy and persistent rainfall across south Aberdeenshire and Angus. A woman’s body has been recovered from a river in Angus after the 57-year-old was swept into the Water of Lee at Glen Esk at 1pm. Police Scotland have urged people to stay at home and avoid travel. Watch more here on Independent TV Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: