'Torrential storm' suddenly hits Manchester amid yellow flood alert
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 'torrential' thunderstorm suddenly hit Greater Manchester on Sunday afternoon (September 1) amid a yellow flood alert and weather warning.
The heavens opened with huge rumbles of thunder heard over parts of the region, with streets in the city centre also seen becoming partially flooded.
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm alert for the north west and other parts of England, running until 11.59pm on Monday (September 2). READ MORE Greater Manchester thunderstorms LIVE as Met Office issues warning over 'frequent lightning strikes' The forecaster warned of the potential of 'sudden flooding' leading to road closures and difficult driving condition, with possible delays to public transport due to flooding and lightning strikes.
There is also the chance of power cuts and homes and businesses becoming flooded or damaged due to flood water or strong winds.
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