Flood-hit Cumbria communities prepare for more wet weather
by Press Association from Environment | The Guardian on (#XDWA)
Residents deluged by Storm Desmond braced for second weekend of rain as river levels remain high
Cumbrian communities hit by floods during Storm Desmond are gearing up for a second weekend of wet weather.
The Environment Agency said it was checking the condition of flood defences and the position of pumps and temporary flood barriers before a predicted 6.5cm of rain on Saturday.
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