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'.

Most of the at-risk locations are dotted along the Mersey Valley through Stockport, Trafford and south Manchester, with some homes and businesses at risk of being inundated.

A major incident has been declared across Greater Manchester, with flooding forcing homes to be evacuated, roads to be closed and trains to be cancelled.

One 'flood warning' covers says water levels in Gatley Brook remain high, which means there is a risk of flooding around Didsbury Golf Course and parts of Sharston industrial estate. People in flood warning areas are being urged to 'act now'.

"We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Don't put yourself or others at risk," says the warning.

Properties at risk are in the Longley Lane and Leestone Road areas, adjacent to the eastbound side of the M56 motorway and part of Didsbury Golf Course.

A second warning covers the River Mersey near Cheadle Wood and Ford Lane. At risk are Didsbury Golf Course, again, a series of nearby footpaths at Didsbury, Ford Lane east of M60 and Ford Cottage. Properties on Manchester Road, north of the M60, are at risk as well as Cheadle Bridge and Cheadle Wood Farm. Parrswood School playing fields and The Waterside Hotel could also be flooded, says the warning.

A third flood warning concerns east Didsbury and homes and and near Millgate Lane and Stenner, because of flood water coming from the River Mersey.

Particularly at risk are the Old Bedians Sports Centre, Millgate Farm, Millgate Lane, and