Four flood alerts issued in Cumbria following heavy rain

Flood warnings issued as heavy rain hits Cumbria

Flood warnings have been issued as heavy rain hits Cumbria.

Four flood alerts issued in Cumbria following heavy rain

Four flood alerts are in place across Cumbria following a period of heavy rain.Areas most at risk include Rivers Esk and Irthing and other watercourses, including low lying areas around Longtown and Brampton.Sites near the Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.Flooding is also forecast to affect locations near the Upper …