Party-goers pose for photos while braving Storm Babet during their night out.
Yesterday morning, despite the harsh weather conditions of cold, wind, and rain, students in Leeds courageously faced them to ensure that Storm Babet did not ruin their night out.
All the yellow and amber warnings that covered extensive areas of England have been removed, except for a yellow alert indicating caution for strong winds from Whitby in Yorkshire to Aberdeen.
The individuals going out had to use their jackets as impromptu umbrellas while they gathered closely together to seek shelter.
People attending the party were seen wearing attire suitable for summer, such as shorts, skirts, crop tops, and bodycon dresses, as they gathered at bars and pubs.
Even in the rainy weather conditions, certain enthusiastic partygoers strolled through the streets of the northern city, carrying broken umbrellas.
A woman, dressed in a pink bandeau top, shirt co-ord, and heels, was captured in a photograph happily raising her hands in the air.
Two girls went out partying in Leeds city centre and refused to let Storm Babet dampen their mood
In Leeds, there is a picture of two women wearing bodycon dresses who are using a small umbrella together to protect themselves from the rain.
A group of youthful students appear cheerful as they face the wind and rain to pose for the camera in Leeds.
The stormy weather caught this young woman off guard, so she decided to protect her hair by using a scarf.
Two youthful students stand in front of the camera while seeking refuge under a yellow umbrella.
Two students were photographed sharing a blazer jacket while they were out in town.
There are still flood warnings in place in England. On Saturday morning, there were a total of 353 warnings and 248 alerts. Additionally, on Friday, approximately 55,000 individuals experienced power outages, but 45,000 of them were able to have their power restored last night, according to the Energy Networks Association.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has reported 12 flood alerts, 17 flood warnings, and five severe flood warnings currently active. Natural Resources Wales has issued 25 flood alerts and 12 warnings.
There is currently a yellow Met Office alert for rain in effect for the majority of central and north-eastern Scotland. Additionally, there are amber rain warnings in place for Highland Perthshire and the eastern Highlands north of Inverness.
The forecaster mentioned on X (previously known as Twitter) that Sheffield, located in South Yorkshire, received the highest amount of rainfall on Friday, measuring 84mm.
Jonathan Vautrey, a meteorologist, informed the PA news agency that the rainfall will primarily target eastern and northern Scotland starting from Saturday.
Certain regions have already received approximately one and a half months’ worth of rainfall, while there is another weather system expected to move northwards during the night and affect similar areas.
‘So there are further red and amber rain warnings in force for Saturday, with the potential to push those areas close towards two months of rain in the span of three days.’
Mr. Vautrey mentioned that there is a yellow wind warning in place for eastern Scotland and north-east England, which may result in ‘gales reaching speeds of 60-70 miles per hour’. However, he also mentioned that this warning will gradually diminish as Saturday progresses, so there will be some improvement in terms of wind conditions.
Since Thursday, three individuals have lost their lives due to the storm, with two fatalities occurring in Angus, Scotland. The victims include a 57-year-old woman who tragically perished after being swept into a river, and a 56-year-old man who was fatally struck by a falling tree while inside his van.
On Friday, a man in his 60s lost his life when he was swept away by swift floodwater in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire. Authorities discovered his body two hours after he was submerged.
One friend was pictured wearing a waterproof winter coat, however her friend had to take off her denim jacket to shield herself from the rain
Yesterday in Leeds, two individuals sought shelter from the stormy weather by utilizing a blow-up plastic banana as a makeshift cover.
The Met Office has issued warnings in amber and yellow until tomorrow due to the anticipation of continuous heavy rainfall, which may result in severe flooding and disturbances in Leeds.
A group of young women confidently face the Storm as they venture out for a fun night.
A crowd of partygoers stroll through the wet streets of Leeds while having a great evening.
A gentleman wearing a suit utilizes his blazer as an improvised umbrella while attempting to seek shelter from the rain.
Two friends brave Storm Babet as they flock to bars in Leeds using a jacket as makeshift umbrellas
Yellow and amber warnings in place across large swathes of England have been lifted save for a yellow ‘be aware’ alert for wind that stretches from Whitby in Yorkshire all the way up to Aberdeen
Two friends smile and pose for the camera as they flock to bars in Leeds to enjoy a night out
Two individuals are carrying two party balloons and gifts while they find themselves caught in Storm Babet while walking on the streets of Leeds.
A woman is using a scarf to shield herself from the rain while walking next to a man who has on a waterproof jacket.
Two girls are photographed in bodycon dresses as they venture into Leeds city center for a night of fun.
Elsewhere, Storm Babet has wrought chaos, grinding train services to a halt as railway lines were flooded and roads were waterlogged, submerging vehicles in the streets. Roads across the country are dotted with abandoned and flooded cars.
Fire and rescue service personnel in Nottinghamshire assisted four individuals who were stranded on the roof of their vehicle after it became immobilized in flood waters in Trowell, located a short distance west of Nottingham.
In Derbyshire, a situation classified as a ‘major incident’ has been announced. Video footage captured the distressing scene of a school bus being flooded, causing terrified schoolchildren to lift their legs onto their seats while screaming.
Just before the water rushes in, a student signals to the others to go up to the upper level of the bus. The children’s cries of fear intensify as the water level rises, and one of them exclaims, “No, no, no, no.”
Yesterday, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue urged people not to travel, adding that it had rescued 60 people after floods occurred in Brampton, Chesterfield with residents moved to a rescue centre.
On Friday, the A1 near Grantham experienced delays of 70 minutes due to flooding, according to National Highways. In Suffolk, further south, a major incident was declared as Storm Babet caused significant flooding throughout the county.
Residents reported that the flooding had isolated the rural village of Debenham, and tractors were employed to aid in the rescue of individuals trapped in the floodwaters.
According to staff, approximately 50 individuals sought shelter at the nearby leisure center and rested on crash mats.
On X, fire services in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire posted images of partially submerged vehicles following successful driver rescues.
Passengers on a Tui flight had to be evacuated from a plane at Leeds Bradford Airport due to Storm Babet, as the plane veered off the runway during landing.
Flight TOM3551, which departed from Corfu just after 12.30pm local time (10.30am BST), was attempting to land at the airport in strong winds when the Boeing 737-800 slipped off the tarmac and was left stranded on the grass.
The emergency siren at the airport reportedly went off after the plane veered off the runway during landing at approximately 1:53pm BST. Observers described it as a rough landing.
Tui, the operator, stated that there were no reports of injuries.
Malcolm Fell, who was a passenger on the flight, characterized the incident as ‘somewhat dramatic’ but assured that everyone on board remained ‘fairly calm’.
He recounted his experience, stating: ‘The aircraft descended and the pilot utilized reverse thrust on the brakes, causing it to hydroplane,’ further noting ‘instead of decelerating, it appeared to accelerate’.
“I cannot reword.”
“He mentioned that unexpectedly, we came to a halt on the grass.”
A broken umbrella is carried by a group of students as they walk around Leeds during Storm Babet.
Yesterday in Leeds, two women were seen using their coats as protection against Storm Babet, which the city is currently facing.
A girl wearing a green shirt strolled through the streets of Leeds while covering her head with a jacket.
A man wearing a yellow jacket is feeling stressed while walking on the rainy streets of Leeds, typing on his phone.
These women decided to bring three umbrellas along and dressed warmly to face the stormy weather.
Yesterday in Leeds, these students had no choice but to carry a damaged umbrella while walking for protection.
These women chose to carry umbrellas with them in anticipation of the rainy weather.
A young lady wearing pink happily poses for the camera despite the chilly and rainy weather, ready for a night out.
There are still flood warnings in place: England had a total of 353 warnings and 248 alerts on Saturday morning.
A group of girls fearlessly face the storm, clad only in shorts and skirts, while seeking shelter under a single umbrella.
