Storm Ingrid washes away part of Teignmouth’s historic pier

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Morgan OforiJanuary 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM

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Storm Ingrid brought heavy rain and high winds to the UK, particularly impacting the southwest on Saturday. The storm, named by the Portuguese weather service, caused part of the Victorian pier in Teignmouth, Devon, to collapse due to powerful waves. Yellow weather warnings for heavy rain were in effect for parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland, southwest England, and Wales. The Environment Agency issued flood warnings and alerts across southwest England, and major disruptions to railway services were expected throughout Saturday. The storm caused damage to seafront areas in Teignmouth, including benches and paving stones, in addition to the pier.

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