One day after high-speed winds reaching speeds of up to 101km/h battered Malta and Gozo, the country woke up to clear skies and gentle breezes.

But while Monday morning's weather gave no indication of the previous day's tempest, all across the country entrepreneurs and businesses were tallying up their damages.

Seafront businesses were, unsurprisingly, the worst hit. In some cases – such as that of a gateau-selling kiosk in St Paul’s Bay – there was little left to salvage. 

Waterpolo sports clubs were left practically underwater; inside shops at one sea-facing shopping mall in St Julian’s, well over 30cm of water meant a lot of merchandise must be thrown away.

Even structures further inland were not spared. Hibernians FC and the Malta Football Association have their work cut out if they are to close off access to the Hibs stadium, where brick walls were punctured like balloons by the howling winds.

The aftermath made for some striking comparison images.

Watch the video to take a look.