Live: Cumbria and Lake District roads flood as Met Office issues 'danger to life' warnings amid heavy rain - Accrington Observer

Roads across Cumbria are flooded as a result of torrential rain.

Drivers have been forced to turn back on roads in the Lake District and other parts of the county.

It is predicted that the situation may worsen throughout the day today (October 28) as the Met Office has issued a amber 'danger to life' weather warning for rain.

The warning is in place until midnight and covers Cockermouth, Ambleside, Keswick, Bowness on Windermere and Kendal.

The rest of the county is covered by a yellow warning which is active until midnight tomorrow (Friday, October 29).

Residents are being urged to be prepare for the risk of significant flooding from today and throughout this week, the Environment Agency has said.

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