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.
23 Cumbrian roads closed due to floods
Cumbria County Council says 23 roads in Cumbria are currently closed due to flooding.
The situation, at 16:45 on Sunday 15th November, was as follows:
A3075 - Ravenstonedale to the Fat Lamb A6071 - Irthing Bridge B6259 - Warcop A591 - Low Wood Hotel and White Cross Bay A592 - Newby Bridge to Windermere A593 - Between Ambleside and Coniston A6 - Levens Hall B5286 - Nr Clappersgate A591 - Keswick to Bothel A66 - Threlkeld B5301 - Arkleby Bridge, Aspatria B5301 - Dubmill point C2008 - Dearham to A594 C2011- Boltongate to Ireby C2082 - Baggrow C2083 - Harriston Bridge C2085 - Ellen Villa C2111 - Ireby to Prior Hall C2169 - Moor Road, Stainburn, C4018 - Wastwater, Wasdale Head B6412 Toll Bar Cottage Langwathby to Gt Salkeld Little Corby road, Warwick Bridge Rickerby Park, Carlisle
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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.