Cumbria’s agencies have set up a task force after the county continues to be battered by rain.
The multi-agency co-ordination group was set up overnight as partner agencies deal with localised flooding in Cumbria following persistent rainfall.
Nine flood warnings and five flood alerts have been issued and people are urged to take care if travelling.
A number of properties have been affected in the Stockdalewath area, near Carlisle, with one property evacuated.
Chief Superintendent Mick Bird, of Cumbria police, said: “Emergency services have been responding throughout the night to calls for service following persistent rainfall, which has resulted in flooding in some parts of the county.
“The flooding is on a small scale and the public can be reassured that the weather forecast is expected to be much more favourable throughout today.
“We do expect some impact to travel within Cumbria with some flood water in parts of the county.
“If you are travelling this morning, please take care. If you do come across a flooded road, please do not attempt to travel through as you cannot be sure of the water’s depth.”
You can find the full list of flood warnings and flood alerts on our sister site Cumbria Crack here.
