Heavy rain and gusts of wind reaching more than 90mph have brought widespread flooding and travel disruption as Storm Ciara hits the UK.

Trees were toppled, buildings were damaged and some homes had to be evacuated as rivers burst their banks.

Thousands of people are without electricity and sporting events have been cancelled due to the weather.

Airlines have also cancelled hundreds of flights, while several rail firms have urged passengers not to travel.

Ferry passengers also face delays and cancellations, and drivers have been warned to take extra care.

Large parts of the UK are covered by an amber warning for very strong winds, with the Met Office advising that large waves in coastal areas and flying debris could cause injuries.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51425482

Storm Ciara is bringing severe gales, heavy rain and major disruption on the transport network across the UK.

Picture 1 - Large areas of the UK are covered by an amber warning for very strong winds, which hit the south coast of England on Sunday morning.

Picture 2 - Parts of the promenade were closed in Newcastle, County Down in Northern Ireland as the storm moved in during the day.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51436720

3 - The storm also brought widespread flooding. The town of Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria was submerged after the River Eden burst its banks.

4 - Residents in the area are now battling to protect their homes.

5 - Homes are also flooded in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire.

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6 - One car in the area was completely submerged by the water.

7 - Water from the river Tweed submerged trees in the Scottish Borders near Peebles.

8 - This group of sheep became stranded as a result.

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9 - Drivers have been warned to take extra care during the severe weather. Firefighters in Blackpool had to rescue a stranded driver whose car got stuck in floodwater.

10 - Fallen trees and other debris blocked roads during the storm.

11 - This tree in Newborough, near Peterborough, fell on power lines. Thousands of people are without electricity across the UK amid the severe weather conditions.

12 - More than 250 flood warnings have been issued around the UK - meaning that flooding is expected. Airports cancelled dozens of flights, while ferry passengers also face delays and cancellations.

13 - But despite the disruption, some in West Bay, Dorset, enjoyed leaning into the strong winds.

14 - Meanwhile, body boarders took advantage of the stormy waves at Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire, in Wales.

It was horrible.
Have never experienced this before.

The children's jumping tampouline at my nebors house ended on another compound last night destroying their fence. Surprisingly internet, gas and electricity were not affected so far.

sassysure:
It was horrible.
Have never experienced this before.

The children's jumping tampouline at my nebors house ended on another compound last night destroying their fence. Surprisingly internet, gas and electricity were not affected so far.

Wow that's serious. Are you up North?

Here in the Midlands it is not that bad so far, only very very windy. All utilities not affected too...

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Meanwhile, a 40 foot tree which had been growing in a West Bromwich back garden came crashing down in the storm.

Homeowner Theresa Withers said: “I was absolutely shocked when I opened the curtains, I knew it was windy but I had no idea it was that windy.

“The second thing I thought was 'that is going to cost me!'”

Storm Ciara sent huge waves crashing in Newhaven in dramatic scenes.

Firefighters in Blackpool had to rescue a driver in floodwater, while a van got stuck in Abbey Village in Lancashire.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/1239935/storm-ciara-pictures-flooding-waves-uk-latest-met-office

gcey2k:


Wow that's serious. Are you up North?

Here in the Midlands it is not that bad so far, only very very windy. All utilities not affected too...

Midland.

Haven't gone out so I don't know if there is any major damage around.

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A trampoline was blown onto train tracks in Chelsfield

One Twitter user shared a picture of a tree which had blown across a road in Wigan

Another photo showed a fallen tree blocking a road in Gloucester

Wow yesterday it was Australia today UK . What's really happening? Baba God should keep all this disasters from Nigeria o

cassbeat:
Wow yesterday it was Australia today UK . What's really happening? Baba God should keep all this disasters from Nigeria o

Nigeria already has the worst disasters ever

Is what people do in Nigeria called living?
No good road, hospital, jobs, electricity, poverty capital.of the world, boko haram and his brothers created to siphon money and displace people, bad government , very wicked mindset, kidnapping, skull mining etc.
Only in one country.
Nigerians are surviving and managing, not living.

sassysure:

Midland.

Haven't gone out so I don't know if there is any major damage around.

I see. Moved around Coventry today, no visible damages so far.

See gobe !!!!.. Our own natural disaster here are dumb politicians and their useless followers. Imagine how much only '4.30' eyed T.A orji is alledged to have stolen from only Abia State with his mentaly deranged son, what natural disaster is greater than such?

If it's happening here in Naija opposition will blame opposition,committee upon committee will be fomed

Those are quite some photos.

sassysure:

Nigeria already has the worst disasters ever

Is what people do in Nigeria called living?
No good road, hospital, jobs, electricity, poverty capital.of the world, boko haram and his brothers created to siphon money and displace people, bad government , very wicked mindset, kidnapping, skull mining etc.
Only in one country.
Nigerians are surviving and managing, not living.

Kai... If person look this our matter seriously you go think say everybody don die or de live in depression. Last last we strong well well o

sassysure:

Nigeria already has the worst disasters ever

Is what people do in Nigeria called living?
No good road, hospital, jobs, electricity, poverty capital.of the world, boko haram and his brothers created to siphon money and displace people, bad government , very wicked mindset, kidnapping, skull mining etc.
Only in one country.
Nigerians are surviving and managing, not living.

Lol I agree o. But Nigeria's own is man made not natural...

cassbeat:
Lol I agree o. But Nigeria's own is man made not natural...

Imagine what would happen if we had these natural disasters in addition...

Everyday we see news of fire incidents caused by tankers. The same thing everyday yet we haven't considered how we can stop it. We just mourn and carry on with our lives.

I agree with your previous post that we are lucky... Lol

gcey2k:


Imagine what would happen if we had these natural disasters in addition...

Everyday we see news of fire incidents caused by tankers. The same thing everyday yet we haven't considered how we can stop it. We just mourn and carry on with our lives.

I agree with your previous post that we are lucky... Lol

Really lucky

Which one is Ciara,




The only Ciara I know sings


Natural disasters everywhere may God sa keep us save