Flood warning issued between Radcliffe and Bury as Storm Bert batters Greater Manchester

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While Storm Bert continues to punish the UK with snow, high winds and heavy rainfall forecast, several flood warnings have been issued for areas of Greater Manchester.

Six areas of Greater Manchester are subject to flood warnings and expected to experience flooding, with three more issued with flood alerts for possible flooding.

The Environment Agency's latest update now includes a flood warning between Radcliffe and Bury, with flooding now expected along the River Irwell from Buckley Wells to Radcliffe.

The agency says anyone living in those areas to start acting on your flood plan if you have one. While urging those affected to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. READ MORE: Storm Bert warning as nine places in Greater Manchester braced for flooding tonight High river levels are expected to cause flooding and will peak 17:00-18:00 hours, with high water until Sunday morning, November 24.