STREETS and homes have been flooded following heavy rain.

Millom residents have seen water seep out drains following last night's downpours.

Emergency services and councillors have been working together to help people affected.

Millom's Waterloo House Surgery will be closed on Monday, it has announced.

The surgery said flooding affected clinic rooms, computers and phone lines.

Copeland Council said: "We are aware of an issue regarding flooding in the Millom area this morning. We believe a small number of properties have been affected and the rain has stopped at the moment.

"Our emergency officers are currently working alongside Millom Town Council to provide flood defence materials for residents. For sandbag requests please call us on 01946 598300.

"We will continue to monitor the situation and our officers will do all they can to assist residents during this time."