Storm Babet triggers flooding, power cuts in northern Europe

Deadly Storm Babet caused widespread flooding and damaged towns in Denmark and Norway as it continued its path across the UK into Saturday.

Three people died in Scotland and England and families were trapped in flooded homes on Friday as the storm battered Britain and Ireland. Water levels in several Danish towns exceeded their normal height by more than two metreslevels.

In southern Norway, around 20,000 residents faced power outages early Saturday after strong winds blew roofs off buildings and downed trees and power masts. However, the situation was reported to be improving, according to the Norwegian news agency NTB.