direct to your inboxThousands of homes narrowly escaped potentially devastating flooding in Didsbury and Northenden last night after the River Mersey came perilously close to breaching its banks.The Environment Agency has confirmed the waterway was just 2cm away from disaster last night as Storm Christoph raged through the region.A severe 'danger to life' warning was issued in parts of the south Manchester suburbs last night as the river hit the highest levels ever recorded.Around 2,000 homes and businesses were asked to evacuate last night.Prime Minister Boris Johnson is visiting the area this morning to see the flood defences and meet with Environment Agency staff.Water levels are now falling and flood warnings are no longer in force in.
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