A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place across the UK, with flood alerts in place near Greater Manchester.
08.08.2023 - 05:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
People who were left without power and stood waist high in floodwater back in June still don't know why it happened.
The cause of the flash flood in Leigh that hit residents of Higher Folds on June 12 is still unknown but the council believes there were 'multiple factors' at play. For those on Stirling Close who were left picking up the pieces yet again after a previous flood two years prior, they wanted answers.
Rumours over the cause of the flash flood at the time ranged from heavy rainfall causing the drains to overflow to a poorly maintained brook neighbouring the properties.
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One council boss stated that there were multiple reasons as to why this happened again, but there are mixed messages from the different authorities involved. At the time of the flood, a spokesperson for United Utilities said that Pen Leach Brook was in ‘poor condition’ and ‘appears to be the cause of the flooding’.
However the Environment Agency (EA), who are responsible for the maintenance of the brook, have denied this.
An EA spokesperson said: “The flooding at Stirling Close in June was not from Pen Leach Brook but was caused by very heavy rainfall that overwhelmed the surface water drainage system. We are working closely with Wigan Council, United Utilities and the local community to identify action that can be taken to help reduce future risks.
“While the maintenance of watercourses is the responsibility of the landowner, the Environment Agency has powers to help maintain watercourses including Pen Leach Brook where we clear vegetation to keep the brook flowing and free of blockages.”
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