Flood alerts issued for Greater Manchester following thunderstorm with MORE rain forecast

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A number of flood alerts remain in place for Greater Manchester following a huge thunderstorm. The thunderstorm yesterday (Sunday) brought 'monsoon rain' to our region and caused roads to become flooded, delays on public transport and even left an elderly woman stranded in her house.

And though weather conditions appear brighter this morning, forecasters predict more rain will hit later today. The Environment Agency issued multiple flood alerts yesterday 'pre-emptively' ahead of the thunderstorm, and ahead of further rainfall today.

Five alerts remain in place. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link. These are for the Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall, the Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester, the Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston, the River Glaze catchment including Leigh and East Wigan and the River Mersey Uplands catchment including Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop.

In these areas, people who live near the rivers should 'be prepared' for flooding as water levels could rise 'rapidly'. The Environment Agency said areas most at risk are 'low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams'.