This morning power to more than 2,400 customers across the region had been restored overnight but strong winds and rain have continued throughout the day causing flooding, road closures and further damage to overhead power lines due to fallen trees and flying debris.

There are currently more than 40 separate faults on the network caused by the bad weather, with new faults still being identified. Currently around 1,500 customers are without power in areas including Ambleside, Carnforth and Kirkby Stephen and engineers are working hard to restore those supplies as quickly as possible.

Electricity North West Systems Manager, Chris Fox, said “We're continuing to work hard to restore supplies to as many people as we can as quickly as possible.

“Our engineers are working in extremely difficult conditions making it difficult to climb and in some areas difficult to get to the fault to repair the damage due to access issues.

“We have drafted in extra engineers and will continue to work throughout the day to get everyone back on and we are here 24 hours day seven days a week so please contact us if you need any advice or information.”

If you see power lines down please stay away and report it to Electricity North West immediately on 0800 195 4141.

Vulnerable customers, including some older or disabled people, or those with a medical dependency on electricity, can also sign up to the Priority Services Register by visiting www.enwl.co.uk/priority or contacting Electricity North West on 0800 195 4141.

To report a power cut please call 0800 195 4141 or follow @ElectricityNW or visit www.electricitynorthwest.co.uk. To get the latest flood advice and information in your area please visit the Environment Agency.

Customer numbers:

• Carnforth: 1,096 off and engineers onsite
• Ambleside: 135 off and engineers onsite
• Ulverston: 14 off and engineers onsite
• Kirkby Stephen: 212 off and engineers onsite
• Wigton: 180 off at peak, restored 108 with 72 remaining
• Kendal: 729 customers off at peak and all restored at 12pm
• Broughton-in-Furness: 100 off at peak, remaining 19 restored at 8.30am
• Eaglesfield in Cockermouth: 700 off at peak, remaining 93 restored at 11.30am
• Rochdale: 1,500 off at peak all restored at 2am
• Penrith: 140 off at peak all restored at 9pm
• Crosby Green in Carlisle: 10 customers off and all restored at 8pm
• TOTAL across NW: 4,816 off at peak, restored 3,287 with 1,529 remaining

Power cut advice and tips:

• Keep your freezer and fridge door closed to prevent defrosting
• Leave a light on so you know when power is restored
• Take care using candles
• Check on your elderly or sick neighbours and relatives
• Make sure electrical appliances, such as cookers, electric fires etc are turned off
• If you need any advice ring us 24/7 on 0800 195 4141

For more information about flood alerts click here and to keep up-to-date with the weather in your area visit the Met Office.