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Part of the historic pier Devon while being washed away Storm Ingrid hits parts of UK.
Images shared by National Coast Watch (NCI) at Teignmouth show that much of Teignmouth’s Great Pier, built in 1865, was lost when huge waves crashed onto the coastline on Friday night and Saturday.
NCI issues warning social media People in the area were taking caution around the coast on Saturday morning, warning they had “never seen conditions like this before” ahead of high tide.
The group wrote: “Never before have we seen such rough waves on a Saturday morning, with 80 minutes left before high tide (9.40am and 4.35m). Unfortunately we have lost a large section of the pier at the end and you can see the gap. Be very careful out there, it is dangerous.”
Sanhuang weather warning Storm Ingrid, named by Portuguese weather agency IPMA, brought heavy rain and winds of up to 60mph to the UK, with rain falling across the UK.
A heavy rain warning has been in place for southwest England and Wales since 2am on Friday and is expected to last until 10pm on Saturday. Frequent heavy showers are expected, turning into longer periods of rain at times. A further 20 to 40 millimeters of rain are expected, with up to 50 millimeters at some exposed locations.
Gusts of 45 to 50 mph battered the inland southwest, peaking Friday night before tapering off overnight into Saturday morning.
Mayor of Teignmouth, Councilor Cate Williams said sky news The pier was already in poor condition, and since it was privately owned, it was unclear whether it could be repaired.
“It disappeared for a while, and then a portion actually just washed away, dissolved, and then there was a small portion of the structure that remained,” she said.
“The pier was built in the 1860s. It’s seen some wear and tear, it’s had previous storm damage and it’s been through wars.
“There’s a family that owns the pier and has for generations. But the pier itself is the focal point of our community, it’s right in front of our boardwalk.”
She added: “The arcade aspect, the games, are used by residents and visitors of all ages, so it’s a really important feature. It stands out.
“As far as we know, places with marinas are few and far between in seaside resorts, so the fact that we have a marina here is something we appreciate and enjoy.”
The rain will disappear in Devon after 9am tomorrow but will continue in other parts of Somerset and Dorset until tomorrow afternoon.
Meanwhile, eastern Scotland will receive a further 20 to 30mm of rain, with up to 50mm possible in some areas, with wet weather set to persist across the region for three days until 9am on Sunday. However, above an altitude of 400 to 500 m, most falls as snow, and rainfall is restricted to areas below this altitude.
Northern Ireland will experience heavy overnight rain from 8pm on Saturday to 9am on Sunday. Widespread adoption of 10 to 20mm is expected as part of slow moving low pressure systems. In some areas, up to 25mm of rain could fall in 12 hours, causing flooding and difficult driving.
Winds will reach 30 to 35 mph inland and 45 to 55 mph in parts of the coast and highlands. Winds are expected to decrease after midnight.