Two Die as Storm Babet Hammers Scotland and Scandinavia

  • Heavy rain could cut off communication links for some areas
  • Scandinavia also expects havoc as severe weather moves east
Large storm waves in Stonehaven, Scotland. Exceptional rainfall could result in damage to buildings.Photographer: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Two people died in the UK as severe flooding and heavy rain from Storm Babet hammer coastlines of the North Sea.

Parts of eastern Scotland are bracing for another red warning from midnight on Saturday as exceptional rainfall results in severe flooding, building damages and dangerous driving conditions. Deaths were reported by Scotland’s police force, according to the BBC.