One local councillor has warned some people affected by the floods in Brechin, Angus, may not be back in their homes by Christmas, as he said waters in the Scottish town are still rising.
Scots residents who have had to flee their flooded homes may not get back in time for Christmas after the destructive impact of Storm Babet hit the country.
Since around 6am on Friday, October 20 rescue teams, including the police, coastguard and fire service, have been helping people from their flooded homes by boat. Gavin Nicol said the town’s flood barriers are 3.8m high but the Scottish Environment Protection Agency has warned the water could reach 5m.
Mr Nicol, the Conservative representative for the Brechin and Edzell Ward on Angus Council, said high tide at around 5pm on Friday could pose a particular problem.
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