Didsbury and Northenden were among the worst-hit places overnight along with Little Bollington and Heatley in Cheshire and Maghull on Merseyside. Rail services have been cancelled between Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington, Northern warned. ", BBC Radio Manchester's Anna Jameson in Little Bollington. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. As of 5:45pm, the Environment Agency has issued three 'severe' flood warnings, 165 flood warnings and 182 less severe flood alerts for England, while thousands of properties in Didsbury … Tiger Woods: Car crashes and comebacks. Meanwhile, the force said on Twitter that the body of a man had been recovered from the River Taff near Blackweir in Cardiff on Thursday, with the death being treated as unexplained. So hardly in living memory really.". In Northenden, in south Manchester, people initially sought refuge at the Wythenshawe Forum where they were welcomed with biscuits, cakes and brews. "Perhaps, actually, we were a shining example of how something like this should've been dealt with. Downing Street has said Covid-secure facilities will be available for any people forced to evacuate as a result of the weather. "The top of the river came within centimetres of the top of the riverbank but our defences there have served their purpose and kept those properties dry. New York cinemas reopen but will people come? 52. Hundreds of people were told to leave their homes overnight as Storm Christoph caused widespread flooding across the UK. Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey said: "A basin at Didsbury to take water from the Mersey is full. My wife is American and we were watching Joe Biden on the news. North Wales Police said its officers were helping the fire service to evacuate homes in … © 2021 BBC. "The thing was, you want to be human and be close to people. Please see below for an important update from the Environment Agency following yesterday’s heavy rainfall: During yesterday’s heavy rainfall the Environment Agency issued two severe flood warnings for Didsbury - which indicate a danger to life. "Consequently, there may be a risk of overtopping at Didsbury flood basin in the early hours of Thursday morning, on 21/01/2021. An additional four “severe” flood warnings – meaning there is a danger to life – was also issued for the River Mersey at Didsbury and Northenden, and in Maghull. Check your risk of flooding: get current flood warnings, river and sea levels, check the 5-day forecast or use flood risk maps Some people who have been evacuated have had nowhere else to go, because of the Covid restrictions. 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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority believes river levels have finally peaked here, which is fantastic news for residents. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The main road in Little Bollington, which leads on to the River Bollin and sits alongside the National Trust's Dunham Massey site, has essentially become a river, with water peaking at about 2ft (60cm). Video, Celebrating the world's largest female afro, ‘Stop whining’ over Covid, Brazil’s president says, Operation finds 150 missing children in Tennessee, Tsunami alert lifted after quakes rock New Zealand, Tesla partners with nickel mine amid shortage fears, Meghan accuses palace of 'perpetuating falsehoods', Pope visits Iraq despite virus and security risks. "The latest update we have received has suggested that we are past the worst point of potential flooding," a spokesman said. Two “severe” flood warnings, meaning there is a danger to life, have been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Mersey at East and West Didsbury, and Northenden. 52. About 50 people, mainly from sheltered accommodation in Northenden, were evacuated to The Forum Leisure Centre in Wythenshawe, while others went to Didsbury Mosque. People evacuated from 2,000 homes overnight have been told they can return after river levels started to recede. There was one woman who didn't have anywhere else to go, probably in her late 20s. "We've got volunteers on standby, waiting to help wherever they can.". Some 2,000 properties in the East Didsbury, West Didsbury … "I've never seen it like this here in my lifetime. Thousands of homes narrowly escaped serious flooding as river levels came "within centimetres" of breaching defences in Manchester. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning, saying ice forming as the rain and snow clears could lead to difficult travel conditions. People in Didsbury don't often face upheavals like major flooding evacuations. © 2021 BBC. VideoTiger Woods: Car crashes and comebacks, Stunning images from Nasa's Perseverance rover, How a nine-year-old fought an oil company and won, The women using art to explain Covid-19 science. VideoWhat happens when a virus mutates? Luckily it didn't get as bad as predicted.". "I think the last time there were warnings on this sort of scale was back in the 1950s. A “large number” of properties in the Skewen area of Neath have been evacuated due to flooding, according to South Wales Police. It was also so hard to convince vulnerable residents to leave their homes when they've been told for so many months to stay home. Celebrating the world's largest female afro. "Thousands of pounds worth of stock is just floating around and bobbing around in the cellar," she said. The changes will be discussed at China's largest political meeting which has kicked off in Beijing. It comes after firefighters and police evacuated some 2,000 homes and businesses in south Manchester last night - though flood defences kept hundreds of properties dry. Some were confused by what was happening. Thankfully, they have since been transferred to hotels. Ironically, the River Mersey has been a blessing throughout the pandemic - its many miles of scenic twists and turns providing a haven for walkers, and a beautiful contrast to the often gloomy news. Greater Manchester Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey believes the water levels in parts of south Manchester were the highest ever recorded in the area. 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Each postcode is assigned a risk of high, medium, low, or very low, and then plotted on a West Didsbury flood map. You have a situation where, for the last year, people have been repeatedly told to stay at home for their safety suddenly getting this conflicting advice. People in Didsbury don't often face upheavals like major flooding evacuations. 1/7 "There was a crazy situation where we saw snow falling. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Environment Agency said flood basins on the River Mersey in Didsbury came "very close" to being overwhelmed. I think this woman could've done with a hug. Tracey Pook, who helps to run the mosque, said: "We wanted to open the doors to the community that we are here for, it's our duty. Network Rail has advised passengers not to travel on many of its routes in the North West "due to increasingly poor conditions following torrential rain across the region". The changes will be discussed at China's largest political meeting which has kicked off in Beijing. Video, Celebrating the world's largest female afro. "It was a major issue. Some were evacuated to The Forum Leisure Centre in nearby Wythenshawe, while others went to Didsbury Mosque. A high volume pump was also brought in after floodwater threatened a road bridge in the Palatine Road area. But you of course have to abide by the Covid rules.". It will overtop in the next few hours. If you go down there every day you start to see the same people and make friendships. "It's been wonderful to have the river so close. "It was about a month's worth of rainfall in 48 hours," he said. Italy blocks AstraZeneca shipment to Australia, Pope due in Iraq despite virus and security risks, Tiger Woods: Car crashes and comebacks. Most East Didsbury postcodes are low flood risk, with some high flood … One resident, Rob Davies, said he and his family spent a worrying night after being forced to abandon their home in Didsbury. The city council said 2000 properties in the East Didsbury, West Didsbury, and Northenden areas of Manchester were evacuated last night after rising water levels. "I don't think we have been in a situation where we have had severe flood warnings and snow settling as well.". "I went round knocking on doors to help inform people. We operated our flood defence… The Environment Agency said flood basins on the River Mersey in Didsbury came "very close" to being overwhelmed. Read about our approach to external linking. Check your risk of flooding: get current flood warnings, river and sea levels, check the 5-day forecast or use flood risk maps "There were some very anxious people. Hundreds of people were told to leave their homes overnight as Storm Christoph caused widespread flooding across the UK. Storm Christoph has brought severe flooding to parts of the UK.
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