00:00 The UK Environment Agency has warned of further floodings following Storm Bebette.
00:05 Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded, while an estimated 30,000 properties
00:10 have needed protection against rising water levels following days of relentless wind and
00:15 rain across the UK.
00:17 The storm has left at least four people dead and hundreds more harmless.
00:21 Over 100 flood warnings remain in place for the worst affected areas across England, including
00:25 the East Midlands and along the River Severn, with river flooding expected to continue into
00:30 Wednesday.
00:31 On Monday, Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf visited the flood-hit town of Brecon in Angus,
00:36 one of the worst hit areas following the storm.
00:38 I'm afraid it's going to be a long journey to recovery given the devastation and the
00:43 scale of the impact.
00:44 My job is to assure local residents, local businesses as much as we possibly can that
00:49 we're working hand in glove with the local council and other partners to make sure that
00:53 we can help with that recovery.
00:55 Dozens of homes in the Scottish town were submerged after the River South Esk burst
00:58 its banks, overwhelming local flood defences.
01:01 The Scottish First Minister paid tribute to local authority staff, residents and volunteers
01:06 who played a part in the emergency evacuation over the weekend, pledging to support the
01:10 community with its recovery efforts.
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