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