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direct to your inboxLabour leaders have urged the government to make evacuations Covid-safe as widespread flooding may force people from their homes.People from different households may need to take shelter in evacuation centres as Storm Christoph batters Greater Manchester.The statement, from North West Labour, urged the government to put in place clear Covid-safe contingency plans for any evacuations and ensure all frontline workers have access to adequate PPE.

direct to your inboxFlood alerts are in place tonight in Oldham and Tameside with images showing the River Tame reaching 'extremely high water levels'.Storm Christoph continues to bring torrential rain across Greater Manchester and it is forecast to continue into Thursday morning.

direct to your inboxResidents living near a river at risk of bursting its banks in Rochdale said they are 'praying' the rainfall stops.Photos from the Roch Wood Nature park show water levels are perilously close to homes as torrential rain continues to batter the region.A flood warning has been issued for the River Roch, warning that 'flooding to property is expected'.The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning.It is in place until 6am tomorrow as Storm Christoph brings heavy downpours to

direct to your inboxStorm Christoph has brought torrential rain and some flooding to Greater Manchester - and it might get worse.An amber weather warning is in place until 6am tomorrow.Flood warnings have been issued across the region as some roads have been submerged by rain.Around 3,000 homes are at risk of flooding in Trafford and south Manchester, according to a top police chief.The peak of the rainfall is due to hit around 11pm.But how did it start and what is in store for the region?Here

direct to your inboxDramatic pictures show flooding has hit Sale Water Park as torrential rain continues to batter Trafford.A flood warning has been issued for areas of Trafford, with residents warned they may be asked to leave their homes.Photos show parts of the land around the water park has been submerged as Storm Christoph hits.Part of a pathway is currently covered in water following 24 hours of torrential rainfall.Up to 3,000 properties are at risk of flooding in Trafford and south

direct to your inbox The River Irwell has burst its banks in Manchester city centre as Storm Christoph continues to batter the region. Pictures shared with the Manchester Evening News show water levels are extremely high in the Castlefield area with parts of the riverside pathway flooded.

direct to your inboxFlood alerts and sever weather warnings are in place as heavy rain brought by Storm Christoph batters the region.Storm Christoph will bring heavy rain, snow and strong winds.The Met Office, which is responsible for issuing weather warnings, has issued a an amber severe weather warning for Greater Manchester until 6am tomorrow.This evening and tonight there will be further heavy rain, turning wintry especially over hills, as temperatures drop according to the Met

direct to your inboxUp to 3,000 properties are at risk of flooding in south Manchester and Trafford this evening, police have warned.Authorities have been monitoring the heavy rain brought by Storm Christoph and a number of warnings have already been issued.At the Mayor Andy Burnham's press conference this afternoon, Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey gave an update on the latest information.He said the main risk in the Greater Manchester area is around the River Mersey relating to Didsbury,

hereFifty-one warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency across England, with 179 less severe flood alerts.Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Boris Johnson told MPs: “Our sympathies also go out to those affected by the latest floods.“I want to thank the Environment Agency and our emergency services for the work they’re doing to support those communities, and I’ll be chairing a Cobra meeting later on to co-ordinate the national response.”Almost the whole of England,

direct to your inboxThe A555 Airport Relief Road has been closed again as the council said flooding is expected 'imminently'.The dual carriageway has been shut in both directions today (Wednesday) between the Bramhall Oil Terminal to Styal Road. The closure has been put in place after torrential downpours hit the region over the last 24 hours, with more heavy rain from Storm Christoph expected to fall later today and into tomorrow.

direct to your inboxA number of flood alerts and flood warnings are in place as Storm Christoph hits regions across England. Some river levels have risen rapidly amid torrential rain, with weather warnings in place until Thursday as unsettled conditions continue.

direct to your inboxA number of roads across Greater Manchester have been flooded as Storm Christoph hits the region.Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident on Tuesday evening as torrential rain fell across the region, with more heavy downpours expected today (Wednesday).The heavy rain has caused flooding on several major roads across Greater Manchester.Some have been completely closed while some are partially blocked.Here is the full list of roads that are closed and blocked due to

direct to your inboxA number of flood warnings and alerts are in place across Greater Manchester and its surrounding area as Storm Christoph hits the region. River levels have risen rapidly after torrential rain hit the region yesterday (Tuesday) and through the night.

direct to your inboxTorrential rain across Greater Manchester is set to continue into the night as Storm Christoph hits the region.The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings across the UK, with an amber warning in place for rain.It's in force until Thursday lunchtime, with forecasters warning of potential flooding.Flood alerts are already in place for some areas surrounding the River Mersey, River Irwell and River Bollin in Greater Manchester for the next 48 hours.Chief Meteorologist

direct to your inboxPolice have declared a major incident due to concerns about the impact of Storm Christoph.An amber weather warning for rain has been issued as torrential downpours are set to hit the region.It's in force until Thursday lunchtime, with forecasters warning of potential flooding.A top police chief urged people to leave their home if they need to despite the stay at home message.Residents are being urged to follow their local authority's advice about evacuations.Assistant Chief

blizzard conditions as Storm Christoph travels up north from England. Two weather warnings have been issued across the country - the first of which will come into effect from midday tomorrow.

snow in some parts of the country. Northern England is expected to see the worst of the conditions over today and tomorrow, with officials in South Yorkshire declaring a major incident in the area.

direct to your inboxA number of flood alerts have been issued across Greater Manchester and Cheshire as Storm Christoph brings torrential downpours to the region. The Met Office has issued an amber 'danger to life' weather warning for heavy rain and flooding for large parts of northern England.

direct to your inboxA major incident has been declared in South Yorkshire as Storm Christoph is set to bring widespread flooding, gales and snow to parts of the UK.An amber weather warning for heavy rain is in place from Tuesday to Thursday for central northern England, affecting an area around Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield and stretching down to Peterborough.

direct to your inboxPeople are being urged to avoid travel unless 'absolutely necessary' ahead of Storm Christoph hitting the region.The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain and flooding warning in parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, East Midlands and the east of England.Flood alerts are in place for some areas surrounding the River Mersey and the River Irwell in Greater Manchester for the next 48 hours.The warnings have prompted Greater Manchester Police to issue

direct to your inboxStorm Christoph has officially been named and is set to bring torrential rain this week.The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain and flooding in parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, East Midlands and the east of England.Separate yellow warnings also cover Northern Ireland, Wales, southern Scotland and the rest of England.According to the Met Office, "heavy rainfall combined with some snowmelt across the hills is likely to lead to flooding."The