Storm Ingrid has caused significant damage to a historic pier in Teignmouth, Devon, as heavy rain and high winds continue to batter parts of the UK. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for heavy rain across Northern Ireland, Scotland, south-west England and Wales, with further downpours expected.
The storm, named by the Portuguese national weather service IPMA, brought powerful waves that washed away part of Teignmouth's Victorian pier. Mayor Cate Williams described the damage as 'really sad', noting that benches, flower beds and paving stones near the seafront were also affected.
The Environment Agency has 13 flood warnings in place across south-west England, meaning flooding is expected, and 135 flood alerts indicating possible flooding elsewhere. Rainfall of 20-40mm is forecast across most of the south-west, with up to 50mm in exposed locations.
National Rail reported major disruption to railway services in south-west England, with cancellations and delays expected throughout Saturday. The yellow warnings in Northern Ireland and Scotland remain in place until 9am on Sunday.
