Storm Ashley has battered parts of the country with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain as thousands are left without power.The Environment Agency had 45 flood warnings, where flooding is expected,

Gusts of up to 82mph came after many areas were already dealing with flooding, some with their wettest months ever.

The Met Office issued a rare "danger to life" warning yesterday in relation to Storm Ashley's destructive winds that could lead to large coastal waves and loose beach material that pose a risk to huma