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Storm Ciara: In pictures

Storm Ciara swept across the UK on Sunday, with heavy rain and gusts of up to 97mph causing widespread flooding and major disruption on the transport network.

News imageAFP Waves crash over Newhaven Lighthouse on the south coast of EnglandAFP
Large areas of the UK were covered by an amber warning for very strong winds, which hit the south coast of England on Sunday morning
News imageStacey Witherow Storm Ciara hits NewcastleStacey Witherow
Parts of the promenade were closed in Newcastle, County Down in Northern Ireland as the storm moved in during the day
News imageGetty Images People walk through flying sea foam spray on Sunday in Porthcawl, WalesGetty Images
There was strong sea spray in Porthcawl, Wales
News imagePA Media Flooded streets in Appleby-in-Westmorland, CumbriaPA Media
The storm also brought widespread flooding. The town of Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria was submerged after the River Eden burst its banks
News imagePA Media Flooded streets in Appleby-in-Westmorland, CumbriaPA Media
Residents in the area were left battling to protect their homes
News imageAFP Geese swimming in flooded Hebden BridgeAFP
As the floodwaters rose in Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire, geese swam in the streets
News imageAFP Flooded houses in Mytholmroyd, northern England, after the River Calder burst its banksAFP
Homes were also flooded in Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire
News imageGetty Images The roof of a submerged car is pictured in a flooded street in Mytholmroyd, northern EnglandGetty Images
One car in the area was completely submerged by the water
News imageGetty Images The River Tweed busts its banks in the Scottish BordersGetty Images
Water from the River Tweed submerged trees in the Scottish Borders near Peebles
News imageGetty Images Sheep cut off by a flooding River Tweed in The Scottish BordersGetty Images
This group of sheep became stranded as a result
News imageSouth Shore Fire Station Firefighters rescuing a person in BlackpoolSouth Shore Fire Station
Drivers were warned to take extra care during the severe weather. Firefighters in Blackpool had to rescue a stranded driver whose car got stuck in floodwater
News imagePA Media Police attending the scene of a fallen tree blocking Furze Platt Road, MaidenheadPA Media
Fallen trees and other debris blocked roads during the storm
News imagePA Media A fallen tree on power lines in Newborough near PeterboroughPA Media
This tree in Newborough, near Peterborough, fell on power lines. Thousands of people were without electricity across the UK amid the severe weather conditions
News imageAFP Waves crash over the wall at Newhaven Harbour, East SussexAFP
Flood warnings were issued around the UK, while airports cancelled dozens of flights, and ferry passengers faced delays and cancellations
News imageReuters Cars drive through floodwater in ManchesterReuters
Sporting events were cancelled throughout the UK, including in Manchester, which was also hit by floods. Manchester City's Premier League match against West Ham was among the cancellations
News imageGetty Images A person leans into the wind in West Bay, DorsetGetty Images
But despite the disruption, some in West Bay, Dorset, enjoyed leaning into the strong winds
News imageReuters Body boarders ride the stormy waves at Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire, WalesReuters
Meanwhile, body boarders took advantage of the stormy waves at Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire, in Wales

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