[WATCH] Waves crash on the coastline as strong winds batter Malta

The strong Gregale wind lashed at Malta's north eastern coastline creating spectacular waves and causing headaches to boat owners

21 December 2017, 5:39pm

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Watch your step | Photo James Bianchi/MediaToday

Waves were strong even inside the more sheltered parts of Marsamxett Harbour | Photo James Bianchi/MediaToday

The Ta' Xbiex coastline | James Bianchi/MediaToday

Damage caused by the strong waves | James Bianchi/MediaToday

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Malta battered by wind and sea

Gale force winds, cold temeperatures and occasional rainfall have marked the start of winter in Malta.

The wind uprooted two large trees in Valley Road, Msida on Thursday morning, causing damage to some vehicles but no injuries.

Along the coast, some boats were damaged with wood seen drifting inside Pieta Creek.

According to Malta International Airport's Meteorological Office the Force 8, northeasterly wind is expected to calm down over the next 24 hours but the temperature will continue to drop. On Friday night the Met Office is forecasting a low of 7 degrees Celsius.

MaltaToday videographer James Bianchi captured the restless sea inside the more sheltered parts of Marsamxett harbour.