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THE Government has chaired an emergency resilience meeting as the northeast of Scotland prepares to be battered by Storm Babet.

Risk of flooding in capital, treacherous travel conditions and disruption to public transport

Counties Cork and Waterford were worst hit by the flooding.

Rapid urbanisation in India has led to an increase in settlements in flood-prone areas, leading to life and livelihood loss. To address this, cities must map flood-prone areas and install storm-water drains, while also making housing more resilient and protecting low-income housing.

A red Met Office warning says from 6pm there is ‘danger to life from fast-flowing or deep floodwater’ in Aberdeenshire and Angus in eastern Scotland.

Cork County Council said one month’s worth of rain fell in 24 hours.

David Barlow and wife Celia described as a ‘incredible people’ who had been enjoying their honeymoon

The mayor of Co Cork said one month’s rain had fallen in 24 hours.

NHPC suffers ₹233.56 cr loss due to flash floods in Teesta-VI hydro power project in Sikkim. Loss/damage caused due to natural calamity/other force majeure events estimated at ₹233.56 cr. Insurance amount claimed & realised by NHPC is "Nil". Restoration works under progress; time delay & cost-overrun expected. 40 dead, 76…

The alert, which warns of a risk to life because of ‘fast flowing or deep floodwater’, covers parts of Angus and Aberdeenshire.

An orange rain warning in three southern counties is in place until 1pm on Wednesday.