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.

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:

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

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21. Southsea flooding

Officers took these images of Southsea early this morning following heavy rainfall. Photo: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

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22. Storm Ciaran

Storm Ciaran has battered the city. Picture: Southsea Sea Defences. Picture: Southsea Coastal Scheme Photo: Southsea Coastal Scheme

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23. A general view of Clarence Esplanade road closure in Southsea, Portsmouth

A general view of Clarence Esplanade road closure in 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

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24. A person sweeping up debris from crashing waves at Clarence Esplanade, Southsea

A person sweeping up debris from crashing waves at Clarence Esplanade, Southsea in 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

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