Parts of Cumbria were flooded as Storm Christoph swept its way across the country.

'Significant' winds and rainfall have battered South Cumbria this week, with a number of roads around the county experiencing rising river levels.

Among those was Fitz Bridge at Dragley Beck in Ulverston - an area known as a regular flood risk.

River levels rose overnight at the Fitz Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall, causing river water to flood the road.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rainfall which is expected to last until today.

Spells of prolonged and heavy rain may lead to flooding and disruption to travel in places.

Millom Coastguard Rescue Team is urging the public to avoid using low lying footpaths, with further rainfall expected throughout the day.

The Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck have been affected by the rainfall, with further flooding possible today.

A spokesman for MCRT said: "Further rainfall is forecast for the next 36 hours and river levels may rise further.

"The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

"Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near rivers."

A flood warning was also issued for the Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster - with water levels rising at the Miller Bridge House river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.

Cumbria County Council said their crews were working through the night to help clear flood water.

A spokesman said: "Our crews are out working through the night with the police to help clear flood water and sign road closures where necessary.

"Please take extra care if you need to be out on the roads this morning and do not attempt to drive through flood water."

Train lines between Barrow and Carlisle were also blocked on Tuesday night due to heavy rainfall on the railway.

The Met Office has issued a flood warning until 12pm today, with the wind and rain set to ease off by tomorrow and the weekend.