Flood waters are expected to reach their peak later as Storm Desmond continues to cause severe disruption across northern England and Scotland.
More than 1,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in parts of Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.
Water levels are expected to peak in Carlisle at 09:15 GMT, and more than 50 severe flood warnings are in place.
There are no trains services running between England and Scotland, and many roads are also closed.
The Environment Agency says about 200 properties have been flooded so far, and military personnel have been brought in to help deal with flooding in Carlisle.