The truth behind a viral image of a housing estate in Rochdale 'flooded' during Storm Christoph

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 inboxIt was around 11.30pm when two police officers knocked on Thomas Arthur's door asking him to leave his Northenden home.The River Mersey, at its highest level on record, was dangerously close to bursting its banks following 24 hours of torrential rainfall. The river came just 2cm away from breaching its banks as water flowed into flood basins and residents watched on nervously.

Wigan, a woman became stuck in her car with water up to the bonnet.  In Radcliffe, fire crews were called to a river that had burst its banks.

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 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 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 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,