Northern England remains on flood alert as heavy rain continues

Motorists told to drive 'only if absolutely necessary' after torrential rain and Environment Agency issues flood warnings

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The Environment Agency has urged communities in northern England to remain vigilant against the threat of flooding as more than 180mm of rain fell overnight in some places.

Although it lifted severe flood warnings - its highest level of alert - for Cumbria, the agency said persistent, localised heavy rainfall was expected throughout Sunday and into Monday with river levels extremely high and continuing to rise in places.