LIVE: Flood alerts issued across Greater Manchester amid days of rain - latest updates

A flood warning has been issued across parts of Greater Manchester after days of rain in the region.

The official alert for the Upper River Irwell catchment area includes parts of Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.

Another alert has been issued for the Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester, as of 9am this morning (Sunday, July 23).

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Areas most at risk of flooding include low lying agricultural land and roads and footpaths close to rivers and streams.

The flood alert, issued by the Environment Agency, also includes Rivers Beal, Roch and Croal, Limy Water and their tributaries, and Rivers Irk and Medlock, Wince and Worsley Brooks.

The situation is being 'monitored' across Greater Manchester with people urged to avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. People are also urged not to attempt to walk or drive through flood water, the Environment Agency confirmed.

***ROAD CLOSED***We are currently at the scene of a road closure on Stopes Brow &Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen.The roads are closed due to the River Weir's banks bursting on this road . Please avoid the area as the roads are impassible. We will update you with any further info pic.twitter.com/oK9cUtGcZR

The main rain has shifted a little south now and returned to @EmiratesOT with some heavier showers developing. Can't see much more than rain at times then persistent rain now. Looks like #TheAshes is done. #Ashes23 #ENGvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Y9Zl3VN6QX

The official flood alert, issued by the Environment Agency, reads: "River levels are rising on the River Irwell due to persistent