Students were evacuated to safety on Monday and have been barred from returning to their seafront homes after hurricane-force winds battered homes and destroyed buildings.
Aberystwyth University helped its students flee their accommodation as the storm continued to wage destruction on the Welsh seaside town.
University staff posted several videos on YouTube giving students instructions, with many undergraduates seeking food and shelter in university buildings.
"Pack enough for an overnight bag in case you can't return," students were told. "Stay safe and stay away from the seafront."
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Aberystwyth after the storm
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(01 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: Two women walk across debris on the seafront on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom. A major clean-up operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(02 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: The public are separated from a damaged Victorian shelter by fences on the promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(03 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: Waves ravage an already damaged Victorian shelter on the promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom. A major clean-up operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(04 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: Waves ravage an already damaged Victorian shelter on the promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom. A major clean-up operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(05 of25)
UNSPECIFIED, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: The sun comes out as waves hit the promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(06 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: The sun comes out as waves hit the promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom. A major clean-up operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(07 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: Waves ravage an already damaged Victorian shelter on the promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(08 of25)
UNSPECIFIED, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: Waves ravage an already damaged Victorian shelter on the promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(09 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: A general view of the damaged promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(10 of25)
UNSPECIFIED, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: Waves ravage an already damaged Victorian shelter on the promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(11 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: A police officer patrols the seafront while behind a Victorian shelter is cordoned off due to damage on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(12 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: Workers clear debris off the promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(13 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: A general view of the promenade which has been covered in debris on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(14 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: A woman walks along rocks thrown onto the promenade by powerful waves on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(15 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: A man photographs a bench almost completely submerged by debris on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(16 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: A digger drops debris back into the sea on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(17 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 06: A youth carries his bike over debris on Aberystwyth promenade on January 6, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. Homes and businesses on the seafront have been evacuated ahead of an expected second huge tidal swell. The storms are the worst to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(18 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: A man carries his dog over debris on Aberystwyth promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(19 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: A general view of the damaged promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(20 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 06: A severely damaged Victorian shelter is close to collapse on Aberystwyth promenade on January 6, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. Homes and businesses on the seafront have been evacuated ahead of an expected second huge tidal swell. The storms are the worst to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(21 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 06: A severely damaged Victorian shelter is struck by large waves on Aberystwyth promenade on January 6, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. Homes and businesses on the seafront have been evacuated ahead of an expected second huge tidal swell. The storms are the worst to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(22 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 06: A boy and girl walk amongst debris on Aberystwyth promenade on January 6, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. Homes and businesses on the seafront have been evacuated ahead of an expected second huge tidal swell. The storms are the worst to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(23 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 06: A police officer stands amongst debris on Aberystwyth promenade on January 6, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. Homes and businesses on the seafront have been evacuated ahead of an expected second huge tidal swell. The storms are the worst to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(24 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 06: A severely damaged Victorian shelter is cordoned off on Aberystwyth promenade on January 6, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. Homes and businesses on the seafront have been evacuated ahead of an expected second huge tidal swell. The storms are the worst to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Severe Flood Warnings In Place For The UK(25 of25)
ABERYSTWYTH, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: A man carries his shopping over debris on Aberystwyth promenade on January 7, 2014 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. A major cleanup operation has started today in the town after the worst storms to affect the Welsh coastline in 15 years. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Students were given the all clear on Tuesday to return to their homes, although Ceredigion Council now has a mammoth clean-up task on its hands. Exams have also had to be rescheduled, and students can find the new timetable here.