Two flood warnings, indicating expected flooding, are in effect for Greater Manchester due to heavy rainfall forecast for Monday. The Environment Agency issued the warnings as a precaution due to damage to an embankment associated with the River Mersey Didsbury flood basin. The warnings cover areas near the River Mersey at Cheadle Wood and Ford Lane, as well as Fletcher Moss and Withington Golf Course. Property flooding is anticipated, particularly in low-lying areas and roads.
Two 'act now' flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - were in place in Greater Manchester today, with heavy rainfall forecast on Monday. Both came into force late on Sunday evening and follow widespread flooding to hit the region at the start of the new year.The Environment Agency said the warnings have been issued 'as a precaution' due to 'damage to an embankment associated with the River Mersey Didsbury flood basin'.
"Properties on Manchester Road, north of the M60, Cheadle Bridge and Cheadle Wood Farm," adds the warning."This flood warning has been issued as a precaution due to damage to an embankment associated with the River Mersey Didsbury flood basin," reads the warning. "River levels are rising due to heavy rainfall.
"Property flooding is expected," it reads. "Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Withington golf course."
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