Water levels are being monitored by the Environment Agency
A flood alert has been issued for an area around the Upper River Irwell in parts of Greater Manchester.
Parts of Haslingden and Rawtenstall are also covered by the alert. People living in these areas near the River Irwell are being warned that 'flooding is possible'. READ MORE: Chaos as huge brawl breaks out beside Rochdale tram stop as fireworks 'launched at people'
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