{"id":439032,"date":"2025-09-20T17:31:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T17:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/439032\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T17:31:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T17:31:22","slug":"five-flood-alerts-issued-across-greater-manchester-as-region-hit-by-heavy-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/439032\/","title":{"rendered":"Five flood alerts issued across Greater Manchester as region hit by heavy rain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Members of the public have been advised to avoid swollen rivers and not to drive through flood water<\/p>\n<p>18:04, 20 Sep 2025Updated 18:06, 20 Sep 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_alert.jpg\" loading=\"eager\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Five flood alerts have been issued in Greater Manchester following a deluge of torrential rain this weekend. The government warnings have been issued as local rivers look close to bursting their banks due to the heavy rainfall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Residents in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/salford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Salford<\/a>, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/bolton\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bolton<\/a>, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/rochdale\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Rochdale<\/a>, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/oldham\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Oldham<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/bury\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bury<\/a> have been told to remain on high alert this afternoon. The locations are within the catchment area for the River Irwell and River Mersey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">As of 6pm flood alerts had been issued for:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The River Irwell around Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale and Ramsbottom<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The River Irwell across much of the city centre, Salford and Trafford<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The River Mersey around Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The River Bolin around Bollington and parts of Altrincham, Macclesfield, Knutsford and Wilmslow<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The River Mersey around Hyde, Ashton, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">A flood alert means that flooding is possible so you should prepare now. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">You can <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk\/target-area\/013WAFBO?v=map-live&amp;lyr=mv,ts,tw,ta&amp;ext=-3.111729,53.153192,-1.514094,53.714825\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">view them here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">According to the Environment Agency, teams will be out and about to support local authorities and reduce the impact of flooding in the affected areas.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_030925weatherpics1.jpg\" alt=\"Heavy rain showers have hit the region \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Heavy rain showers have hit the region (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Stefan Laeger, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said:<strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong>\u201cWidespread rainfall with isolated heavy bursts could lead to some significant river flooding across parts of the Northwest and some significant surface water flooding and minor river flooding across parts of the North of England and the Midlands from Saturday into Sunday morning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">\u201cEnvironment Agency teams will be out on the ground, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding and supporting local authorities in responding to surface water flooding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;We advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">\u201cPeople should search <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\u2018check my flood risk\u2019Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018check my flood risk\u2019<\/a> online, sign up for free flood warnings, and keep up to date with the latest situation with @EnvAgency on X.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">On X, formerly known as <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/twitter\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, the Met Office said: &#8220;Flooding may affect parts of Wales and northern England this evening, especially northwest England, with heavy and persistent rain in places<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;Some briefly very strong winds may also occur across Wales, the Midlands and northern England with gales a possibility in places<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Members of the public have been advised to avoid swollen rivers and not to drive through flood 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