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Cumbria flooding has 'destroyed lives' Storm Eva brings fresh flooding fears for Cumbria
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Parts of Cumbria are coping with the aftermath of flooding for the third time in less than a month. Rain and winds of up to 70mph could continue to batter northern England in the run up to Christmas, it is feared.
Appleby, Keswick, Kendal and Glenridding were the worst hit areas after rivers burst their banks following torrential rain. Storm Eva could bring further misery to Cumbria, where some areas are dealing with the aftermath of flooding for the third time in a month.
Roy Ashley, whose garage business and home in Appleby have been inundated once again, said the flooding had destroyed lives. Appleby, Glenridding, Keswick and Kendal were all hit after rivers burst their banks on Tuesday.
An Environment Agency spokesman said: "We are monitoring the situation closely."
The spokesman added: "There is currently the possibility for further unsettled weather during the festive period which could lead to some disruption in the north of England.
"We will issue further flood alerts and warnings if required."
Sheep dog leads flock from swollen river
Roy Ashley, whose garage business and home in Appleby have been damaged once again, said the flooding had destroyed lives.
He said: "It has taken people's homes. Some people have lost businesses."He said: "It has taken people's homes. Some people have lost businesses."
See the latest on the Cumbria floods.
His wife Charlotte said: "No one's ever seen this, it's unbelievable.His wife Charlotte said: "No one's ever seen this, it's unbelievable.
"The water two weeks ago was above my head in the garage - you can't deal with that kind of thing.""The water two weeks ago was above my head in the garage - you can't deal with that kind of thing."
Another Appleby resident, Sarah McKay, said: "It's just before Christmas and everybody has already lost everything. It's terrible." Hundreds of properties were flooded when Storm Desmond brought a record amount of rainfall during the weekend of 5 December.
See the latest on the Cumbria floods. Four days later there was a further deluge, in which Glenridding was particularly badly hit.
Speaking about the latest incident, Appleby resident Sarah McKay said: "It's just before Christmas and everybody has already lost everything. It's terrible."
Mark Hook, who runs a guest house near Ullswater, said water was lapping at his door.Mark Hook, who runs a guest house near Ullswater, said water was lapping at his door.
He said: "It's quite a scary thought really ... once yes, twice worrying, but three times is not good at all. He said: "It's quite a scary thought really... once yes, twice worrying, but three times is not good at all.
"When you've just cleaned everything up and are getting ready for decorating or carpet re-laying, you're thinking 'should I do this? should I hold on?'". "When you've just cleaned everything up and are getting ready for decorating or carpet re-laying, you're thinking 'should I do this? should I hold on?'."
Five flood warnings remain in place across Cumbria, covering areas around Pooley Bridge, Keswick Campsite, the Eden Golf Club, Armathwaite and Carlisle's Rickerby Park. Two flood warnings remain in place across Cumbria.
In addition, the Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain throughout the region for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
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