Two flood alerts have been issued for parts of Greater Manchester today as torrential rain is set to fall.
The Environment Agency has issued alerts for parts of the River Mersey in Stockport, Trafford and Tameside. The first alert covers the Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.
'Low lying land' is expected to be affected by the heavy rainfall with areas around Micker, Cringle, Sinderland and Poynton Brooks likely to be worst hit. Areas in Stretford, Gatley, Cheadle Hulme and Cheadle may also flood, according to the Environment Agency.
