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Flood victims face further chaos Flood victims face further chaos
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People in Cumbria are facing another day of chaos after floods swept across the county, inundating homes and business and cutting transport links.People in Cumbria are facing another day of chaos after floods swept across the county, inundating homes and business and cutting transport links.
As the third day of the rescue operation began, around 1,060 homes remained without power and dozens without drinking water. As the third day of the rescue operation began, more than 1,300 homes were reported to have been flooded, some left without power and water.
Some 100 people are still sheltering in emergency reception centres, and bridges and roads remain closed. Some 100 people are still sheltering in emergency reception centres, and many bridges and roads remain closed.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is in the area to assess the damage caused.Prime Minister Gordon Brown is in the area to assess the damage caused.
About 30mm of rain is expected to fall on Saturday afternoon. A further 30mm of rain is expected to fall on Saturday afternoon.
The Environment Agency does not expect it to lead to further flooding, but four severe flood warnings remain in place. Bridge danger
The Environment Agency does not expect it to lead to more flooding, but four severe flood warnings remain in place.
The worst hit areas were Cockermouth, Workington and Keswick.The worst hit areas were Cockermouth, Workington and Keswick.
Roads and bridges have been closed across Cumbria.
Roads shut include the A593 Broughton in Furness, the A596 Workington Bridge and the A6 Eamont Bridge.
Full list of road and bridge closures
Members of the public have been told not to put themselves in danger by using bridges as vantage points.
Every member of staff in the Cumbrian police force is now on duty and emergency services are continuing the rescue operation.
Broadband cut off
United Utilities is working to reinstall power, but some substations are still under water.
The firm is emphasising that there is no need to boil water from the mains supply before consuming - water across Cumbria remains fit to drink.
The firm said people getting water from private supplies such as springs or wells should take care to ensure it has not been affected by flood water and should boil it while awaiting advice.
BT said all ordinary phone lines had now been restored. It is restoring the broadband service.
Of the 36,000 broadband lines that were affected by the flooding, the remaining 2,000 should be fixed by lunchtime.