Storm Babet: Chaos in Leeds as plane at Leeds Bradford Airport 'lands almost sideways' amid weather warnings

Heavy rain and strong winds have battered Leeds, as Storm Babet sweeps across the UK.

Persistent rain and strong winds are forecast across the day and the Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning, which has since been upgraded to amber.

It means there is the increasing likelihood of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property.

Elsewhere a Kirkstall pub’s beer garden has been left underwater once again.

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