Galway Docks Flooded As Storm Eleanor Strikes

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Storm Eleanor hit Galway, Ireland, on January 2, causing major flooding throughout the city.

This video shows the city’s flooded docks.

An estimated 55,000 people in western Ireland were without power due to the storm, Newstalk reported.

Met Éireann, Ireland’s national meteorological service, issued a Status Orange weather alert for exceptionally high seas, coastal damage and flooding. Severe winds were also expected to sweep through the region. Credit: Instagram/emmahaywardyo via Storyful