United Kingdom: Flood alerts in Scotland, Wales, and northern England Nov. 22

Event

As of 15:00 (local time)​ on Tuesday, November 22, flood warnings are in place in Cumbria for areas of Wigton, Egremont, Kendal, Ulverston, Furness, and Keswick, while flood alerts are in place in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and in northern Wales. Heavy rains have been reported since Tuesday, November 21, and are expected to continue until Thursday, November 23.

According to local sources, schools have closed in certain areas of Cumbria, and landslides were reported in Wick, and between Inverness and Beauly, bringing trains to a temporary standstill on Tuesday evening.

Up-to-date information can be found on the websites of the UK's Flood Warning Information Service, the Welsh Natural Resources, and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency.

Advice

Individuals present in affected areas are advised to monitor developments to the situation and to adhere to any orders issued by the local authorities. Remember that driving or walking through running water can be dangerous - 15 cm (6 in) of running water is enough to knock over an adult - and that floodwater may contain wastewater or chemical products; all items having come into contact with the water should be disinfected and all foodstuffs discarded.