Storm Desmond brings flooding and disruption to parts of UK

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High-speed winds and heavy rain are causing severe disruption as Storm Desmond continues to batter the UK.

People were evacuated from their homes as flash flooding swept through parts of Cumbria, and police in the area declared a "major incident".
Dozens of train routes have been cancelled, and roads have been closed in Scotland, England and Wales.
Scores of severe flood warnings are in place in England, with two more issued in south-west Scotland.
Severe warnings - the highest level of alert - indicate there may be "danger to life".
BBC weather expert Chris Fawkes said the "epicentre" of the storm was likely to hit Cumbria, with the worst yet to come.
Adrian Holme, from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, said flooding was "unprecedented".
Rescue centres have been opened in the county, sandbags are being handed out and there is an appeal for doctors to volunteer overnight.
Meanwhile, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's (RNLI) flood rescue team has been deployed to the area.
The Environment Agency warned further flooding in Cumbria was likely over the weekend, with flood levels not expected to reach their peak until 12:00 GMT on Sunday.