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A woman has died and hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes amid unprecedented levels of rainfall from Storm Babet.

Torrential rain forces major roads to close and blocks rail lines as drivers warned over flooded areas

Efforts were made to convince all residents of Brechin, Angus, to evacuate 400 homes, with the coastguard and fire crews going door-to-door.

Red weather warnings remain in place until midday in areas of Scotland on Friday with Storm Babet bringing record rainfall, flooding and evacuations.

Power cuts and travel disruption in UK expected as Storm Babet unleashes torrential rain

The 57-year-old was swept into the Water of Lee in Glen Esk as Storm Babet battered parts of the country.

UK weather latest as Angus in Scotland is in the middle of a "very serious emergency", with river levels 4.4m higher than normal. A second red weather warning has been issued for Saturday.

Rosemary Brown and her pets havent been able to get out of her house in Brechin, Scotland, due to the shocking water levels. Photos show emergency teams rescuing residents in the area.

The storm, originating west of the Iberian Peninsula, is set to unleash 70mph winds and over a months worth of rain, prompting concerns of potentially life-threatening situations and extensive

Efforts were made to convince all residents of Brechin, Angus, to evacuate 400 homes, with the coastguard and fire crews going door-to-door.