Storm Frank: Heavy rainfall and flooding affects the region
Storm Frank is currently battering the region, causing further flood warnings and alerts only weeks after Storms Desmond and Eva devastated communities.
Storm Frank is currently battering the region, causing further flood warnings and alerts only weeks after Storms Desmond and Eva devastated communities.
As the stormy weather passes, flood alerts still remain in place across Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Surface water has began to recede in yesterday's worst hit areas, Castle Douglas and Whitesands and power is gradually being restored.
Drivers are urged to take care in previously flooded areas as there is a risk of surface water and ice into the evening.
One flood warning remains in Cumbria for Keswick Campsite. There are currently 5 flood alerts still enforced in the Lake District area.
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There's widespread fear in parts of Cumbria that heavy rain over the Christmas period will being more misery from flooding.
Storm Eva is forecast to bring more heavy rain and strong winds to the flood-hit region of Cumbria from Christmas Eve.
Stefan Hughes was due to spend Christmas in Cockermouth but the hotel has been damaged by the floods.