Three lampposts were dislodged along the road off Ghadira Bay in Mellieha as the island was hit by a thunderstorm on September 5. People in the area said they saw the lampposts shake as a whirlwind passed by and moved on towards the sea. Photo: Jason Borg
The sudden storm of September 5 caused flooding in the usual flood-prone low-lying areas, particularly Msida and Qormi, while traffic in many areas was reduced to a crawl. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Hundreds of children got on their bikes and pedalled through the streets of Zabbar ahead of the locality’s 61st annual pilgrimage. A cacophony of bells and horns filled the main streets of the town as the young participants were cheered on by their proud parents. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Former Enemalta chairman Alex Tranter faces the Public Accounts Committee that is discussing the conclusions of an audit of Enemalta’s fuel procurement procedures by the Auditor General, who flagged serious shortcomings between 2008 and 2011, on September 10. Photo: Jason Borg
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and his wife Michelle visit restoration works at Our Lady of Victory Church, Valletta’s first building and burial place of Grand Master Jean de Vallette, on September 6. Photo: Paul Spiteri Lucas
People listen attentively as Finance Minister Edward Scicluna gesticulates while speaking during a pre-Budget public consultation meeting held at Inspire in Marsascala on September 11. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
A CVA sign is seen on the periphery of Valletta on September 6. The Valletta controlled parking system is full of defects and abuse, but it should not be scrapped, according to a study conducted by city mayor Alexei Dingli. Photo: Jason Borg
Children share books during an activity in Sliema to mark International Literacy Day on September 6. Scores of children listened attentively as a storyteller whisked them off to a magical world where animals spoke. Photo: Jason Borg
A child reads a book during an activity in Sliema to mark International Literacy Day on September 6. Joining the fun were singers Ira Losco and Kurt Calleja, who were appointed Reading Ambassadors as part of the National Literacy Strategy. Photo: Jason Borg
A World War II shelter that has lain hidden under the Auberge de Baviere in Valletta for more than 70 years will be opened to the public for the first – and only – time in October. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
The Victory Day Regatta races in the Grand Harbour saw Cospicua and Marsa sharing the honours in category A after a neck and neck event that finished with both clubs level on points. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Cospicua rowers cheer with supporters after winning a race during the Victory Day Regatta in Grand Harbour on September 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Cospicua fans and rowers lift a boat as they celebrate winning a race during the Victory Day Regatta in Grand Harbour on September 8. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Malta's Clayton Failla (3rd L) scores a goal from a direct free kick against Denmark during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on September 6. Malta lost the match 2-1. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Malta's Clayton Failla (C) celebrates his goal against Denmark during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on September 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Denmark’s Lars Jacobsen tries to intercept a high ball during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Malta at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on September 6. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Denmark's Rasmus Falk (C) attempts to score as Malta's Clayton Failla (L) and Ryan Camilleri (R) challenge him during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on September 6. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Malta's Andre Schembri (R) clashes with Bulgaria's goalkeeper Nikolay Mihaylov (L) during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on September 10. Malta lost the match 2-1. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Malta's Terence Vella (top) fails to connect with a cross as Bulgaria's Nikolay Bodurov challenges him during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali on September 10. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
Spain proved to be too strong for the Maltese team in the Waterpolo Euro Junior Championships at the National Pool, crushing the locals 19-2 on September 8. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi