18:38, 21 Jul 2025Updated 18:38, 21 Jul 2025<\/p>\n
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Metrolink services are affected by flooding<\/p>\n
Tram services on the East Didsbury line are suspended due to ‘heavy flooding’.<\/p>\n
Rochdale<\/a> services are operating between Trafford<\/a> Bar and Rochdale, which ticket acceptance in place on a number of Bee Network bus services.<\/p>\n A Bee Network spokesperson said: “Due to heavy flooding, services on the East Didsbury<\/a> line are currently suspended. Rochdale services will operate between Trafford Bar and Rochdale. Ticket acceptance is in place on 15, 23, 25, 42, 42A, 43, 50, 85, 86, 101, 103, 111, 142, 143, 147, 171 and 172 bus services.”<\/p>\n A Met Office yellow weather<\/a> warning for thunderstorms is in force for Greater Manchester until 9pm tonight.<\/p>\n The warning states: “Heavy showers and scattered thunderstorms may cause some localised flooding and transport disruption on Monday.<\/p>\n “Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected on Monday. Rainfall amounts will vary from place to place but 20-30 mm is likely within an hour in a few places, with a small chance of 40-50 mm in one or two locations; this most likely across southern Scotland and northern England. Lightning strikes are also likely along with the potential for hail and gusty winds.<\/p>\n “Showers and thunderstorms will slowly ease during Monday evening.”<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it.<\/p>\n That’s why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable<\/strong>, highlighting the best of what we do – bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don’t miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North.<\/strong> You can also <\/strong>sign up for that here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here<\/strong><\/a> to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here,<\/strong><\/a> and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you’ll be the first to hear about it.<\/p>\n