New Year's Day chaos as flooding sparks major incident following torrential downpours
At least 1,3000 people were evacuated across Greater Manchester amid severe New Year's Day flooding as a major incident was declared.
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The 16 flood alerts and warnings in place across Greater Manchester as people told to 'act now'
Following a New Year's Day deluge, some 16 flood warnings or alerts remain in place across Greater Manchester - with people in the affected areas being urged to 'act now'.
Hotel evacuated as boats sent to rescue 'hundreds' of people amid severe south Manchester flooding
A Britannia hotel in south Manchester was evacuated due to severe flooding. The Britannia Country House hotel on Palatine Road, Didsbury, understood to be housing asylum seekers, was evacuated after the area became submerged, following a night of heavy rainfall on New Year's Eve.
Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury 'almost entirely underwater' as flooding causes chaos across Greater Manchester
Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury is “almost entirely underwater” after the Mersey floodgates were opened on New Year’s Day.
Flats evacuated and emergency refuge centre set up after devastating flooding in Stockport
Flats have been evacuated and an emergency refuge centre set up after flooding in Stockport. The car park and ground floor at Meadow Mill building became completely submerged following the biblical rainfall on New Year's Eve.
Homes evacuated, people rescued from cars and roads and train lines closed as flooding causes carnage
People have been forced to flee their homes and others rescued with torrential downpours causing 'severe' and 'significant' flooding across Greater Manchester.
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A mum was left facing a 'whirlwind' at Christmas after her belongings were destroyed in a house fire. Amy Maxwell, 37, was at work on Christmas Eve when her festive plans were ruined by a devastating blaze which broke out from her kitchen on Milford Drive, in Bury.
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