Storm Boelo aftermath: traffic lights blown down, flooding, power cuts
Storm Boelo damage in Ayrshire has seen streets, shops and gardens flooded, traffic lights and fences blown down and a supermarket experiencing a power cut.
Shops in the main street in Largs, North Ayrshire, were flooded, with one owner hitting out at the council and emergency services for a lack of action and help.
The owner of Geraldo's - a gift shop selling handmade chocolates, alcohol, gift hampers and ice cream - said there had been no sandbags or any other help offered by the local authority ahead of the storm.
Flood defences between Ardrossan and Saltcoats were also damaged, with huge concrete barriers being displaced and broken.
Homes in Saltcoats were flooded, with gardens still under water several feet high after the streets had dried out.
Workers were spotted in Sidney Street, Saltcoats, trying to clear the flood water this morning.
The town's Sainsbury's supermarket suffered a power cut, with the self-service checkouts remaining off.
The checkouts were blocked off by cones, and a worker was seen on the phone while trying to get the checkouts back on.
And the winds were so strong that traffic lights were blown down in Glasgow Street and Parkhouse Road, both Ardrossan.
The traffic lights at the crossroads in Glasgow Street, which is the main street in the town and main bus route and leads to the only supermarket, an Asda, were not working.
Wires were seen blowing in the wind as they had become detached from the lights which had blown down.
The lights were also out at the crossroads at Parkhouse Road, which is another busy road and leads to Ardrossan South Beach train station and Ardrossan Academy.
An update posted by North Ayrshire Councillor Donald Reid on Facebook said: "We are continuing to work closely with emergency service partners and are actively responding to conditions and ongoing issues across the area.
"Currently, the most significant impacts are being experienced in Largs, Saltcoats and Brodick where high winds and heavy rainfall have resulted in localised flooding concerns and associated disruption. "Council teams are supporting affected businesses/ communities through the delivery of sandbags where appropriate. The next high tide is at 11.15.
"A number of incidents involving fallen trees have been reported across the area. Roads teams are responding as quickly as possible, with priority being given in the first instance to incidents that pose an immediate risk to public safety, block key transport routes, or affect access to critical services.
"Lower-priority issues will be addressed as resources allow and conditions improve.
"Where we are receiving reports to building damage we are responding as appropriate. To date there have only been a small number of incidents but these will be significant for those concerned.
"We are carrying out inspections of school properties and grounds to assess any impact from the severe weather. At this stage, no school closures are anticipated. However, assessments remain ongoing and the position will continue to be reviewed. Any changes to the operational status of schools will be communicated promptly through established channels.
"There have been no reports of evacuations or a requirement for rest centres within North Ayrshire at this time.
"Additional resources are in place within the contact centre and colleagues are dealing with any calls as quickly as possible.
"Officers will continue to monitor the situation closely throughout the day and provide further updates to members as necessary."
Sainsbury's and North Ayrshire Council have been approached for comment.
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