Palatine Road closed, parts of Didsbury and Northenden 'preparing for evacuation' as River Mersey reaches record high
direct to your inbox‘If the water rises another metre, we could be in big trouble.’Some residents in South Manchester say they are 'preparing for evacuation' as the River Mersey reaches the highest levels ever recorded on the waterway and roads become flooded.'Flooding to properties is expected', according to the Environment Agency.Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident on Tuesday evening and the Met Office warns of a 'danger to life' due to fast flowing or deep floodwater. As water levels continue to rise, Palatine Road in Didsbury has been shut in both directions by police due to heavy flooding from Princess Parkway (Britannia Junction, Northenden ) to Barlow Moor Road (Didsbury).