Multiple flood alerts are in place across Greater Manchester following days of torrential rain.
The Environment Agency has issued an alert for the Middle River Mersey catchment, including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston. A second alert is currently in place for the Upper River Douglas, which covers areas including Wigan and Standish.
A further alert has been issued for the River Mersey Uplands catchment including Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton and Glossop. The EA says: "The Mersey Uplands catchment includes Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Mossley, New Mills, Hazel Grove, Marple, Romiley and Hyde."
