Dramatic pictures show the aftermath of Storm Franklin in south Manchester after it battered the area.
Parts of Didsbury, Northenden and Withington have been left fully submerged underwater after the storm brought heavy rain yesterday and into the early hours of this morning.
Didsbury Sports Ground has been left completely flooded, while Withington Golf Club has also been left underwater.
The playing fields at Parrs Wood High School have been left under a deluge of water and nearby Palatine Road has been shut off due to flooding.
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Several roads in south Manchester were also closed off this morning after huge trees fell down in the extremely strong winds.
This follows a night of worry for many local residents after two 'severe' flood warnings were issued on Sunday afternoon.
The warnings were issued for the River Mersey at East Didsbury and the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Northenden.
Residents living near those areas were told there was a 'danger to life' and to 'act now' after the river burst its banks and reached extremely high water levels.
Councillors said 430 homes were at risk of flooding and a rest centre was set up at Didsbury Mosque for anyone who had to evacuate.
Although no formal evacuations took place, some elderly residents chose to go to the rest centre where they were looked after overnight.
Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig confirmed emergency evacuation operations were stood down this morning.
After a review, the Environment Agency also downgraded the two 'severe' warnings that were issued for Didsbury and Northenden.
However, flood alerts remain in place and will remain 'through the week' until the flood basin in Didsbury empties.
People who live nearby are being urged to take care when travelling and remain vigilant over the coming days.
Coun Bev Craig said: "It is welcome relief that the Severe Flood Warning has now been removed for the River Mersey around West Didsbury and Northenden.
"However, a Flood Alert remains in place and will do most likely through the week until the flood basin in Didsbury empties.
"We're also expecting continued wet weather in the coming days and a Met Office weather warning is still in place.
"So please be careful if you need to travel today and through the week.
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"Thankfully, because of the skilled management of the flood defences on the River Mersey, major flooding and formal evacuations have been avoided, but as the weather remains unsettled there will likely be disruption on our roads and transport routes, so make sure you check the relevant websites before you travel, take care and give yourself extra time.
"We owe a huge debt of thanks to staff at the Environment Agency, emergency services and volunteers who have worked with Council staff overnight to monitor the risk of flooding and keep us safe.
"Water levels look to be falling but this will remain under review for the next few days, so keep an eye on information from the Council and emergency services."
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: "This severe flood warning has been removed.
"However, a flood alert for the area remains in place, meaning that there is a possibility of flooding to properties.
"The Environment Agency will continue to monitor the situation and will inspect the area for any other impacts.
"Please be aware that there may still be risks around the River Mersey due to high river levels.
"Please do not attempt to drive through flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths."
