(UTV|Storm Ciara) – Severe warnings have been issued across parts of northern Europe as Storm Ciara sweeps across the continent.
High winds and heavy rain continue to batter areas of Ireland, France, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and Scandinavia.
The storm led to travel disruptions and the cancellation of several public events over the weekend.
Forecasters predict it will continue to move south-eastwards, bringing gusts of over 90mph (145km/h) in some areas.
In Ireland, around 14,000 homes and businesses were left without power as the country begins counting ballots for its general election.
Organisers also cancelled an opening ceremony to mark the beginning of Galway’s year as the European Capital of Culture, citing public safety.
