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Storm Desmond devastates the region

People in areas affected by the floods are being asked to remain vigilant as more rain is forecast.

A band of rain spreading into tomorrow will bring the potential for further disruption across Cumbria, as well as parts of Lancashire and North Yorkshire, the Environment Agency has said.

However rivers are not expected to return to levels reached last weekend.

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Patterdale Mountain Rescue attend over 50 incidents in last 100 hours

Credit: Patterdale Mountain Rescue

Patterdale Mountain Rescue have revealed they have attended over 50 incidents in the last 100 hours.

The rescue team were at the centre of the flooding of Glenridding, and are still there as the village once again flooded last night.

Mike Blakey, Team Leader said:

Some team members will be offering additional support to the community if there are things we can do to help today. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these tragic circumstances. This community is strong and will pull together again to make sure everything returns to normal as quickly as possible.'

Like all of the other LDSAMRA Teams who have been exceptionally busy, Patterdale MRT has attended over 50 incidents in the last 100 hours, including evacuating a pregnant woman, dealing with a heart attack patient and evacuating a care home in Appleby. We have also undertaken multiple flood rescues and assisted the Steamer, Lady Wakefield, when she suffered damage to her hull and began taking on water after breaking moorings on Ullswater. On Saturday we plan to put our base back together after the damage from the flood and try and sort all of our equipment.

– Mike Blakey, Team Leader

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