Border region hit by high winds and flooding
It has been a stormy few days in Cumbria and the south of Scotland.
Many areas have been flooded, resulting in schools and roads being closed, and harming many businesses.
Fire crews warn Burneside residents of flooding
Kendal Fire and Rescue Crews are knocking on doors in flood risk areas around Kendal to urge people to go to evacuation centres at Kendal Town Hall or Kendal Leisure Centre.
Most homeowners in Burneside decided to stay in their homes as ITV Border followed fire crews.
The river Kent is at risk of flooding and Burneside is an area prone to flood in periods of heavy rain.
Fire crews can also fit extra protections such as flood gates.
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Council's response to severe weather
Cumbria has been hit by flooding and high winds, and the County Council has explained how it's acted to minimise the damage.
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Cumbria: Road closures across the county
A number of roads have been closed across Cumbria due to flooding and extreme weather conditions. Here's the full list of road closures:
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Cumbria flood warnings
The Border region was given severe flood warnings that over 1000 homes could flood, but rain caused only minor disruptions.