The Environment Agency (EA) said three severe flood warnings were in place around the River Derwent in Derbyshire
The Environment Agency has warned that flooding from major rivers could continue until Tuesday, amid widespread disruption caused by Storm Babet which is posing a “risk to life” in some areas.
READ MORE: Storm Babet latest: More flood warnings issued across Greater Manchester as residents told 'act now' - full detailsConditions have now improved across the region, with the worst of the rain expected to have cleared. Temperatures are looking to be mild, with Sunday set to be the most pleasant day of the weekend.
Derby City Council said they are seeing record-breaking water levels in the River Derwent and warned that cleaning up after the floods could take several days. “Ongoing flooding is probable on some larger rivers including the Severn, Ouse and Trent through to Tuesday.” Scotland has also been badly affected and a red weather warning – which also warns of danger to life – was issued for the second consecutive day for parts of Angus and Aberdeenshire.
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