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River hits highest-ever level and hundreds of homes at risk of flooding amid 'danger to life' warnings

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Hundreds of homes were at risk of flooding and 'danger to life' warnings were issued for parts of south Manchester as Storm Franklin battered the region throughout Sunday.

At one point during a chaotic day, the River Mersey reached its highest level ever in one area. As of 8.45pm, the river level stood at 4.29m at Brinksway in Stockport.

The previous highest was 3.97m - recorded on November 6, 2000. READ MORE: A555 Airport Relief Road shut due to flooding AGAIN Several miles downstream, severe flood warnings were issued for parts of East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden after the River Mersey burst it banks on Sunday afternoon.

As many as 430 homes were contacted and urged to leave for their safety. Council bosses 'strongly advised' anyone who was asked to evacuate their home to do so.

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