People are being urged to register for a new service that will notify them about imminent floods.

This new service was launched on March 2 by the Environment Agency, serving Parham Beck in Carlisle, following on from their latest expansion in Brampton.

The new flood warnings covers 255 properties and will see a warning message issued when flooding is forecast and then again to warn users if impacts are likely

Residents can register for the new service for free and choose to receive notifications via phone call or text.

Stewart Mounsey, Area Flood and Coastal Risk Manager for Cumbria said: “These warnings are there to help people prepare for, and become more resilient to, flooding incidents and this new service will allow people to take appropriate action when flooding is forecast.

"We would encourage all of those in the affected area of Parham Beck and across Cumbria, to sign up for our free warnings for both their safety and peace of mind."

Home and business owners will be auto enrolled to the Flood Warning service via their mobile network.

You can also reguster firectly by calling Floodline at 03459881188, or by clicking here.