In pictures: Storm Harry's trail of damage across Malta

People woke up to fallen trees, billboards, and debris on the roads on Tuesday morning

Updated at 2.00pm

People across Malta woke up to the damage caused by Storm Harry as gale-force winds continue to pound the country for a second day.

Buildings and trees were damaged, with coastal areas including Marsascala, Sliema and Birżebbuġa feeling the worst effects of the storm. 

While many people observed the 'stay indoors' warning, some of those who ventured out on Tuesday morning had their paths covered with debris.

The Civil Protection Department dealt with 42 fallen trees, 23 pieces of debris, two billboard ‘incidents’ and responded to fires, spillages and two people trapped in a lift. 

A small fishing boat ended up on the Marsascala promenade, along with debris and sand. Photo: Matthew MirabelliA small fishing boat ended up on the Marsascala promenade, along with debris and sand. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Sharp glass shards on the Marsascala front are what remains of a coffee shop's glass frontage on Triq ix-Xatt. Photo: Jonathan BorgSharp glass shards on the Marsascala front are what remains of a coffee shop's glass frontage on Triq ix-Xatt. Photo: Jonathan Borg

A collapsed balcony in Guze' Cardona Street, Sliema. Photo Neville Borg.A collapsed balcony in Guze' Cardona Street, Sliema. Photo Neville Borg.

The pavement on Triq iz-Zonqor heavily damaged by rough seas on Monday evening. Photo: Angie HooverThe pavement on Triq iz-Zonqor heavily damaged by rough seas on Monday evening. Photo: Angie Hoover

A banner in Valletta calling for justice for Jean Paul Sofia, a construction victim, was torn to shreds during the Harry Storm. Photo: Monique AgiusA banner in Valletta calling for justice for Jean Paul Sofia, a construction victim, was torn to shreds during the Harry Storm. Photo: Monique Agius

Works on the Marsascala promenade halted, and damaged, due to strong gale-force winds and powerful waves. Photo: Matthew MirabelliWorks on the Marsascala promenade halted, and damaged, due to strong gale-force winds and powerful waves. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A member of the Civil Protection Department helps remove debris from the road in Marsascala. Photo: Angie HooverA member of the Civil Protection Department helps remove debris from the road in Marsascala. Photo: Angie Hoover

By the afternoon, the sea levels in Marsascala seemed to have risen, leaving the road in Triq ix-Xatt flooded. Photo: Matthew MirabelliBy the afternoon, the sea levels in Marsascala seemed to have risen, leaving the road in Triq ix-Xatt flooded. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

A boat crashes up against the wall in Birżebbuġa. Photo: Jonathan BorgA boat crashes up against the wall in Birżebbuġa. Photo: Jonathan Borg

A long night for CPD members, who also had to deal with three vehicle fires breaking out as Storm Harry lashes across the Maltese Islands. Photo: Facebook/Civil Protection MaltaA long night for CPD members, who also had to deal with three vehicle fires breaking out as Storm Harry lashes across the Maltese Islands. Photo: Facebook/Civil Protection Malta

A deserted Republic Street in Valletta on Tuesday morning as people were advised to stay indoors unless necessary. Photo: Monique AgiusA deserted Republic Street in Valletta on Tuesday morning as people were advised to stay indoors unless necessary. Photo: Monique Agius

Members of CPD removing one of the trees in Naxxar Labour Road that fell on Monday night during Storm Harry. Photo: Matthew MirabelliMembers of CPD removing one of the trees in Naxxar Labour Road that fell on Monday night during Storm Harry. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Rough waves crash into the Birżebbuġa front on Tuesday morning.Rough waves crash into the Birżebbuġa front on Tuesday morning.

A huge wave crashing into the unrecognisable and flooded water polo pitch on the Sliema front on Monday evening. The mayor had to warn people to stay away from the seafront. Photo: Debbie PisaniA huge wave crashing into the unrecognisable and flooded water polo pitch on the Sliema front on Monday evening. The mayor had to warn people to stay away from the seafront. Photo: Debbie Pisani

Florina's deputy mayor James Aaron Ellul shared photos of damage at the Mall garden. One large tree was uprooted by the wind and smashed onto a monument of Vincenzo Bugeja. Photo: Mark FrendoFlorina's deputy mayor James Aaron Ellul shared photos of damage at the Mall garden. One large tree was uprooted by the wind and smashed onto a monument of Vincenzo Bugeja. Photo: Mark Frendo

Part of the monument at Floriana's Mall garden was damaged due to gale-force winds and a tree falling on it. The authorities have been informed of the damage. Photo: Mark FrendoPart of the monument at Floriana's Mall garden was damaged due to gale-force winds and a tree falling on it. The authorities have been informed of the damage. Photo: Mark Frendo

Mayor of Birżebbuġa warned residents to avoid Triq Għar Dalam after a traffic lights pole collapsed as a result of the gale-force winds. Photo: Scott CamilleriMayor of Birżebbuġa warned residents to avoid Triq Għar Dalam after a traffic lights pole collapsed as a result of the gale-force winds. Photo: Scott Camilleri

Sand and debris cover a car park in Baħar Iċ-Ċaħaq on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Burak ManapSand and debris cover a car park in Baħar Iċ-Ċaħaq on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Burak Manap

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