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.
Flooding: Lyth Valley badly hit
Agricultural land at a Cumbrian beauty spot has been badly hit by flooding.
The Lyth Valley is known as a flooding hotspot, and heavy rain and winds over the past 36 hours have taken their toll, as you can see in this video:
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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.