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The Environment Agency have warned that there is a threat to life in Cumbria due to flooding after heavy rain.

Upper River Eden There is currently a warning in place for Keswick Campsite. A spokesman for EA said: "River levels are forecast to rise at the Stockdalewath and Cummersdale river gauges during early Saturday morning in response to persistent heavy rainfall expected overnight into Saturday. "Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Millhouse, Caldbeck, Sebergham, Ivegill, Stockdalewath, Dalston, Cummersda...

FLOOD alerts, including one for Carlisle, remain in force for north and west Cumbria. The Flood Information Service has seven flood alerts in the area and one flood warning - in the region there are a total of 13 alerts after "persistent" rains. Alerts indicate that "flooding is possible - be prepared" - warnings indicate that "flooding is expected - immediate action required". The flood alerts in place include: Lower River Eden A spokesman said: "Flooding is expected to affect low ly...