An amber alert has been issued
Greater Manchester is expected to face more downpours today . People are being urged to take care after the
The warning came into effect at 12pm yesterday and lasts for 24 hours, ending at midday today. According to the Met Office there is a potential 'danger to life' caused by 'fast flowing or deep floodwater'. Drivers are also warned to expect tricky conditions on the road, while some roads may be closed. Public transport and power services may also be impacted by the weather.It comes as the Environment Agency has also issued three flood alerts for Greater Manchester today, alongside several others in the North West. A person had died in a mudslide in Carlton-in-Cleveland, North Yorkshire, yesterday afternoon amid extreme rainfall.
While the weather warning runs until 12pm, Manchester is expected to see rain throughout today. Follow the latest weather and travel updates in the blog below.
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