Jersey Storm Ciarán aftermath could cause more damage

So many trees fell in the storm that authorities lost count

Continuing wet and windy conditions could cause further damage to fragile structures and trees in Jersey over the weekend.

But forecasters have reassured people any disruption would be "nowhere near" what the island experienced with Storm Ciarán.

More than 70 people were moved into hotels after their homes were damaged on Wednesday and Thursday.

Two schools have announced they will remain closed on Monday.

Samares and Victoria College said the buildings had been significantly affected and would stay closed for safety reasons.

Paul Aked, Met Office meteorologist, said: "We are still going to see windy wet weather through the weekend.

"There are obviously a lot of structures that are fragile potentially on the island and some trees that are damaged, so do take care.

"But I do want to reassure everyone that we are not expecting to see a similar storm that we saw on Wednesday night."

Several enclosures affected

On Saturday, Jersey Zoo said it remained closed until further notice.

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust said as several trees had fallen and enclosures and buildings had been damaged, they would remain shut for longer than Saturday and Sunday, as was previously announced.

Dr Lesley Dickie, chief executive officer, said: "Several enclosures have been affected and our organic farm has sadly been destroyed.

"All the animals are safe, and our dedicated team continues to closely monitor and care for them while the clear-up mission takes place."

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