Severe flooding in Cumbria caused chaos over the weekend of December 4 to 6, with several towns completely flooded. Cumbria Police declared the flooding a “major incident" and worked with other emergency services to help those affected. Residents were advised not to make unnecessary journeys and to avoid flooded areas.

Aerial footage shows the flood waters spreading through Cockermouth in Cumbria on December 6. Credit: YouTube/Toby Smith