The Environment Agency has lifted severe flood warnings in place for Cumbria but is urging communities in northern England to remain vigilant against the threat of flooding.
According to the Agency, further persistent, localised heavy rainfall is expected into Monday and river levels remain extremely high and are continuing to rise in places. The risk remains highest for Cumbria, parts of Lancashire and western parts of North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. The outlook for the rest of the week remains unsettled.
Over 180mm of rain fell overnight in some places on Saturday - 15,000 properties were protected across the country by Environment Agency flood schemes, including several hundred properties thanks to the deployment of temporary demountable defences.
Environment Agency teams remained out in force round the clock maintaining flood defences, clearing river blockages, and monitoring river levels.
Neil Davies, Environment Agency Flood Risk Duty Manager, said the Agency was continuing to work closely with the emergency services and partners.
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