In pictures: The aftermath of Storm Harry

People take stock of the damage caused by Storm Harry

Updated at 12.36pm

Storm Harry caused a day of disruption across Malta and farmers, fishers and business owners are beginning to count the cost.

Over more than 24 hours, trees came down, travel was disrupted and events cancelled as the storm swept across the country, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

Gusts hit more than 100 kilometres per hour, destroying farms, beaching fishing boats and smashing through seaside restaurants. The popular Għar Lapsi bay has been left unrecognisable.

Thunderstorm and rain didn't stop members of the Cleansing and Maintenance Division clearing up dangerous material beached on the roads of Birżebbuġa. Photo: Facebook/ Clean Malta- Cleansing and Maintenance DivisionThunderstorm and rain didn't stop members of the Cleansing and Maintenance Division clearing up dangerous material beached on the roads of Birżebbuġa. Photo: Facebook/ Clean Malta- Cleansing and Maintenance Division

Public workers start their Wednesday morning by cleaning and removing the debris and rubbish swept across the car park in Baħar iċ-Ċaħaq. Photo: Jonathan BorgPublic workers start their Wednesday morning by cleaning and removing the debris and rubbish swept across the car park in Baħar iċ-Ċaħaq. Photo: Jonathan Borg

An aerial shot of the state of the Baħar iċ-Ċahaq cark park on Wednesday after two days of strong winds and thunderstorms. Photo: Jonathan BorgAn aerial shot of the state of the Baħar iċ-Ċahaq cark park on Wednesday after two days of strong winds and thunderstorms. Photo: Jonathan Borg

The beach appears to have relocated right outside the Calypso Diving Centre in Marsalforn, as big waves moved sand and stones right outside its doorstep. Photo: Facebook/ Calypso Diving CentreThe beach appears to have relocated right outside the Calypso Diving Centre in Marsalforn, as big waves moved sand and stones right outside its doorstep. Photo: Facebook/ Calypso Diving Centre

People gather at Għar Lapsi to assess the damage on Wednesday morning. Photo: Facebook// Patrick u TristaPeople gather at Għar Lapsi to assess the damage on Wednesday morning. Photo: Facebook// Patrick u Trista

A bulky steel ship mooring buoy ended up on the busy Sliema Tower Road on Wednesday morning, after it was lifted to shore by large waves. Photo: Facebook/Anthony ChircopA bulky steel ship mooring buoy ended up on the busy Sliema Tower Road on Wednesday morning, after it was lifted to shore by large waves. Photo: Facebook/Anthony Chircop

The parts of the pavement on Triq iz-Zonqor in Marsascala ended up in the road, as the infrastructure was heavily damaged by rough seas and the storm on Tuesday evening. Photo: Facebook/ Travel MaltaThe parts of the pavement on Triq iz-Zonqor in Marsascala ended up in the road, as the infrastructure was heavily damaged by rough seas and the storm on Tuesday evening. Photo: Facebook/ Travel Malta

Members of the Tourism Zones Regeneration Agency removed a broken lamp post on Sliema front which was destroyed due to the strong winds and waves. Photo: Facebook/Tourism Zones Regeneration AgencyMembers of the Tourism Zones Regeneration Agency removed a broken lamp post on Sliema front which was destroyed due to the strong winds and waves. Photo: Facebook/Tourism Zones Regeneration Agency

A large metal lamp was snapped and fell on the Sliema pavement as a result of the rough sea and wind. Photo: Facebook/ Tourism Zones Regeneration AgencyA large metal lamp was snapped and fell on the Sliema pavement as a result of the rough sea and wind. Photo: Facebook/ Tourism Zones Regeneration Agency

The ferry services from Valletta will be suspended until further notice due to extensive damage caused by the storm. Photo: Facebook/TransportMaltaThe ferry services from Valletta will be suspended until further notice due to extensive damage caused by the storm. Photo: Facebook/TransportMalta

Work continues for members of the Civil Protection Department, as they continued clearing fallen trees across Malta . Photo: Facebook/CPDWork continues for members of the Civil Protection Department, as they continued clearing fallen trees across Malta . Photo: Facebook/CPD

Popular Spinola Bay, St Julian's, covered in debris. Photo: Facebook/ Civil Protection DepartmentPopular Spinola Bay, St Julian's, covered in debris. Photo: Facebook/ Civil Protection Department

Works at the Marsascala promenade have been hauled due to Storm Harry. Photo: Jonathan BorgWorks at the Marsascala promenade have been hauled due to Storm Harry. Photo: Jonathan Borg

An aerial shot of the fishing boats and yachts in Marsascala, some toppled over due to the strong winds on Wednesday . Photo: Jonathan BorgAn aerial shot of the fishing boats and yachts in Marsascala, some toppled over due to the strong winds on Wednesday . Photo: Jonathan Borg

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