One resident told us the flooding is “the worst they have seen in 16 years” while another local said the Trinity, Castle Street and Montrose Street exits to the town are under water.
Here is a drone footage – supplied by Drone Survey Services – and a selection of images showing the devastation caused by Storm Babet in Brechin.
Brechin was devastated by Storm Babet. Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Brechin underwater. Image: Peter Leslie
Flooding aftermath. Image: Peter Leslie
Hundreds of residents were affected.
Flood water in Brechin. Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
A woman in Brechin makes her way through the floods. Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.
Brechin in the wake of Storm Babet. Image: Paul Reid
Dozens were stranded in Brechin on Friday. Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Emergency services in the Angus town.
Rescue operation in Brechin. Image: Paul Reid
Rosie Galloway looks at flood water outside her property in Brechin. Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Brechin family assess the flood water. Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Members of a Coastguard Rescue Team in Brechin.
Brechin on Friday morning. Image: Paul Reid
Aftermath of Storm Babet in Brechin.
Emergency services in Angus town on Thursday night. Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
