LIVE weather updates as urgent 'act now' flood warning issued with more torrential rain forecast
A flood warning is in place in part of Greater Manchester this morning with residents urged to 'act now' as more heavy rain is forecast to fall.
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Two more flood alerts in force in Greater Manchester as heavy overnight rain forecast
Two more flood alerts are in force in Greater Manchester tonight over fears of heavy overnight rain. Both alerts - which mean flooding is 'possible' - were added to the official Environment Agency list just after 5pm.
New Zealand beat Bangladesh in rain-hit final T20 to level series
:New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner took four wickets before a rearguard batting effort helped the hosts beat Bangladesh by 17 runs via the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method in the rain-hit third Twenty20 international on Sunday to level the series 1-1.
NZ vs BAN: Bangladesh's 1-0 Lead Intact As Rain Plays Spoilsport In Second T20I
Heavy rain forced the second of three Twenty20 internationals between hosts New Zealand and Bangladesh to be called off Friday, with the home team on 72-2 after 11 overs. Bangladesh lead the series 1-0 after their bowlers ran riot in the opening match last Wednesday, paving the way to a five-wicket victory in Napier. It was the visitors' first T20 win over the Black Caps in New Zealand. Having put the Black Caps into bat under overcast skies at Mount Maunganui on Friday, Bangladesh struck early when opener Finn Allen was caught in the second over with New Zealand on nine for one.
Greater Manchester braces for heavy rain as we head into New Year
Greater Manchester can expect a rather wet start to 2024 - after a tornado ripped through more than 100 homes in Tameside. Spells of heavy rain are forecast over the coming days, but these will clear up for our first day of the new year.
Rain delays start of second day of South Africa-India test
PRETORIA : Light rain delayed the start of play on the second day of the first South Africa-India test match, with India 208-8 overnight after being put into bat by hosts South Africa at Centurion, near Pretoria.
Centurion Weather Report, India vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 2: Two Hours Of Rain Likely
Rain played its part as India took on South Africa on Day 2 of the first Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday. Wet patches in the outfield delayed the toss while a full 90 overs couldn't be completed due to rainfall in the second half of the day. Before stumps, India did manage to put 208/7 on the board, thanks to a valiant effort from wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul and a gutsy cameo from Shardul Thakur. But, as the two teams prepare for the second day's action, more rain is expected.
Boxing Day flood 'alerts' in force in Greater Manchester over heavy overnight rain fears
Two flood 'alerts' are in force in Greater Manchester tonight over fears of heavy overnight rainfall.