Storm Ciaran in Pictures: Hampshire has taken a battering following heavy rainfall and strong winds

The city and surrounding areas have been bombarded with heavy rainfall and strong winds which has resulted in damage across Hampshire.

By Sophie Lewis

Published 2nd Nov 2023, 11:58 GMT

Updated 3rd Nov 2023, 09:10 GMT

Weather and flood warnings have been issued across the country following a week’s worth of rainfall and last night Storm Ciaran battered the city with strong winds.

The Met Office has weather warnings in place until the end of the day (November 2) and it is predicted that heavy rain and forceful winds will continue.

As a result of the terrible weather there has been a significant amount of damage and flooding in the area.

Here are 30 pictures of the flooding and damage caused by Storm Ciaran:

Portsmouth cricket ground at St Helen's on Southsea seafront after Storm Ciaran hit.
Picture Rick Marston

1. Storm Ciaran - Portsmouth cricket ground

Portsmouth cricket ground at St Helen's on Southsea seafront after Storm Ciaran hit. Picture Rick Marston Photo: Rick Marston

Storm Ciaran hits Hayling Island on Thursday 2nd November 2023

Pictured: Hayling Island hit by Storm Ciaran
Picture: Habibur Rahman

2. Storm Ciaran

Storm Ciaran hits Hayling Island on Thursday 2nd November 2023 Pictured: Hayling Island hit by Storm Ciaran Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman

A person sitting on a bench at Canoe Lake, Southsea, Portsmouth as Storm Ciaran brings high winds and heavy rain along the south coast of England.
Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

3. A person sitting on a submerged bench at Canoe Lake, Southsea

A person sitting on a bench at Canoe Lake, Southsea, Portsmouth as Storm Ciaran brings high winds and heavy rain along the south coast of England. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Matthews

Portsmouth has taken a battering over the past couple of days - here are some pictures.
Picture credit: Habibur Rahman

4. Storm Ciaran

Portsmouth has taken a battering over the past couple of days - here are some pictures. Picture credit: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman

Met Office Storm Ciarán Hampshire