Storm Ciara is bringing severe gales, heavy rain and major disruption on the transport network across the UK.
Image copyrightAFPImage caption 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 Image copyrightStacey WitherowImage caption Parts of the promenade were closed in Newcastle, County Down in Northern Ireland as the storm moved in during the day Image copyrightPA MediaImage caption The storm also brought widespread flooding. The town of Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria was submerged after the River Eden burst its banks Image copyrightPA MediaImage caption Residents in the area are now battling to protect their homes Image copyrightAFPImage caption As the floodwaters rose in Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire, geese swam in the streets Image copyrightAFPImage caption Homes are also flooded in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption One car in the area was completely submerged by the water Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Water from the river Tweed submerged trees in the Scottish Borders near Peebles Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption This group of sheep became stranded as a result Image copyrightSouth Shore Fire StationImage caption 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 Image copyrightPA MediaImage caption Fallen trees and other debris blocked roads during the storm Image copyrightPA MediaImage caption This tree in Newborough, near Peterborough, fell on power lines. Thousands of people are without electricity across the UK amid the severe weather conditions Image copyrightAFPImage caption 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 Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption But despite the disruption, some in West Bay, Dorset, enjoyed leaning into the strong winds Image copyrightReutersImage caption Meanwhile, body boarders took advantage of the stormy waves at Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire, in Wales
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