There have been gusts of up to 60mphShielding from the weather under an umbrella in Ancoats earlier today(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)

Fire service bosses have revealed how crews have responded to disruption caused by Storm Claudia.

Winds of up to 60mph have battered the region, with heavy rain also leading to flood warnings in some areas.

Tonight, the M.E.N. received images of a tree coming down on a house in Oldham. Also in Oldham, part of the Elk Mill retail park has been closed off for safety reasons after the strong winds brought some tiles loose.

There has been disruption on the trains, with services between Piccadilly and Manchester Airport suspended due to a fallen tree on the line.

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The same issue is causing problems on the Bury and Rochdale Metrolink lines. It is expected to take most of the weekend to repair damage caused between Bury and Whitefield stations.

There is currently no service between Westwood and Newton Heath and Moston stations because of a tree coming on the overhead line.

Earlier the M.E.N. also received images of a tree having fallen in the road near Chorlton park in south Manchester.

Tonight, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service provided the M.E.N. with details of their involvement in incidents related to Storm Claudia.

Firefighters have throughout the day been called out to 33 incidents related to a ‘dangerous structure’, such as the incident at Elk Mill retail park.

North West fire control have received 55 calls for weather related incidents such as trees falling in the road.

But the fire service said fire crews have not been called out to any of these incidents, with residents instead being advised to contact local councils for further assistance.

The control centre reported an influx of calls today due to the storm, especially in the north and east of Greater Manchester.

A yellow weather warning for strong winds expires at midnight tonight, but flood warnings are expected to remain in place with further rain forecast tomorrow.