Greater Manchester is set for an unsettled day, with some residents being urged to be aware of possible flooding. Rain will hit the region throughout Tuesday (November 7), with showers and heavier downpours at times.
20.10.2023 - 12:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Residents have been urged to 'act now' in part of Tameside after a flood warning was issued as Storm Babet hits the North West.
The Environment Agency has issued the warning for the Staley and Micklehurst Brooks in Mossley. River levels are 'rising steadily' as heavy rain from the storm batters our region.
The areas 'most at risk' include Micklehurst Road and Audley Street in Micklehurst, the Environment Agency said. People here should 'act now' by moving vehicles to higher ground, moving family or pets to safety, moving important items upstairs and using flood barriers.
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The Environment Agency has 'incident rooms' open and experts are monitoring the water levels closely. A new flood alert has also been issued for the River Bollin with areas including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington covered in the catchment.
An alert for the Upper River Irwell was issued earlier with parts of Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale and Bury covered in the catchment. In the areas covered by flood alerts, residents should 'be prepared'.
Rain is set to continue falling into this afternoon, with an amber Met Office weather warning covering parts of Greater Manchester in place until 6am tomorrow (Saturday). A less severe yellow warning for rain, which covers the whole region, is also in place until 6am on Saturday.
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