Storm Christoph: Water perilously close to homes in Rochdale as allotment floods

direct to your inboxParts of the UK could see temperatures drop as low as minus 10 as Storm Christoph gives way to colder weather over the weekend.The storm brought torrential rain and flooding to parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and North Wales on Wednesday, with hundreds having to evacuate their homes overnight.The Met Office predicts that colder weather will bring bitter temperatures as the storm continues to move east.“We’re losing the rain but gaining some colder and possibly some

direct to your inboxA developer has insisted that a housing estate on a flood plain in Rochdale has not flooded during Storm Christoph after pictures of submerged sections of the site went viral.Thousands of Twitter users have seen and shared images of high water levels at Stubley Meadows in Littleborough where 96 homes are being built in Littleborough.But no homes are being built in the submerged area shown near the River Roch, and Russell Homes say the images posted on Thursday actually show

direct to your inboxThe much-loved country pub The Swan with Two Nicks is dealing with severe flooding in the wake of Storm Christoph.The pub, near Dunham Massey and featured in Cold Feet, has 'lost the battle' to keep the water under control, according to its manager.Flood water is now just a foot away from the ceiling of the pub's cellars, damaging a huge amount of stock and equipment.Ann Amphlett has run the Little Bollington venue for around 15 years, and while minor flooding is common in

direct to your inboxStorm Christoph caused havoc in parts of Warrington.These photographs show people being rescued as water filled the streets in Sankey Bridges. The images were taken as rescue workers attempted to assist stranded residents, CheshireLive reports.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester has felt the full force of Storm Christoph with more severe flood warnings in place.Thousands of homes were evacuated on Wednesday night because of rising water levels following a day of heavy, torrential rain.Snow the proceeded to fall across the region and across England and Wales, with many rivers at "dangerously high levels", the Environment Agency said.The Met Office's most serious weather warning – amber for rain - has been removed and is now a yellow

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 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,

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