15 places expected to flood today - where people have been told to 'act now'

Flooding is expected to affect eight areas in and around Greater Manchester as Storm Bert hits the UK. Heavy rain and snow is expected in the north of England.

High winds, heavy rain and snow is also expected to batter areas in Scotland, Wales and the north east with several weather warnings in place. The Met Office has also issued rare amber alerts, with concerns about travel disruption, power cuts and hazards presented by icy surfaces, especially in rural areas.

The Government has now also issued alerts for flood warnings in 15 areas of the UK, so far, and is constantly being updated. The warnings indicate where flooding is expected to happen, including in Greater Manchester.

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Rising river levels of the River Irwell are expected to cause flooding from now until daybreak on Sunday 24. Flooding is forecast locations near the Irwell, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties adjacent to the river.

The Government has warned to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water, and to start acting now on your flood plan if you have one for the areas expected to be affected.

So far, there are also 70 flood alerts where flooding is possible across the country, including Bury in Greater Manchester at the Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.

The full list of flood alerts can be found here.

River Irwell at Bacup

Flood warning area: Areas at risk include Burnley Road around Bacup Leisure Hall to St James Square, along Market St, Henrietta St and Park Rd Industrial Estates. Also properties around the Library