Dramatic images show River Mersey has burst its banks as flood warning issued and residents told 'act now and move to safety'

Dramatic footage shows how the River Mersey has burst its banks near Didsbury Golf Course.

This video shows fast flowing water completely submerging the area after a weekend of heavy rainfall.

It comes as a flood warning has been issued after heavy rain battered the region - with flooding around Didsbury Golf Course at Cheadle Wood and Ford Lane.

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The warning means flooding is expected and residents are being told to 'act now'. Advice issued by the Environment Agency includes taking family and pets to safety, moving furniture and important items upstairs and turning off gas, electricity and water supplies.

People are being warned to avoid walking or driving through the water.

The Environment Agency has said: "River levels are rising on the River Mersey due to heavy rainfall and flooding is expected close to the River Mersey at Didsbury Golf Course and Cheadle Wood from 9am today, Sunday February 6.

"Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning and into the afternoon and people are being warned to avoid walking or driving through the water.

"River levels are expected to remain high throughout today."

A flood alert - meaning flooding is possible - has also been issued for the Middle River Mersey catchment area, including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.

The agency says they will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.

"Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water," they added.

For residents whose homes are in the flood warning area, the Environment Agency says they should:

If you are in the area covered by a flood alert, you should: