The River Mersey levels have continued to rise again following days of heavy rain in Greater Manchester. Multiple flood alerts were put in place across the region again on Thursday (January 12), days after wet and windy conditions.
Videos and pictures taken of the River Mersey on Thursday show how the water levels have continued to rise. The Environment Agency issued an alert for the Middle River Mersey catchment, including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.
There were similar scenes last year, at the beginning of February, as the River Mersey burst its banks following days of torrential downpours. Streets around the Didsbury, Northenden and Withington areas were then submerged once more just days later, after Storm Franklin battered the region, with 'danger to life' severe flood warnings introduced.
