Environment Agency warns people in Manchester flood risk areas to 'stay vigilant for the next couple of days'
direct to your inboxAn environment official has warned that residents in areas at risk of flooding should continue being alert for the next few days, despite the major incident in Greater Manchester being stood down.Around 2,000 homes and businesses in south Manchester were asked to evacuate last night with severe 'danger to life' flood warnings in place for East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden.Authorities now believe water levels to have peaked - but are warning that more rain is forecast towards the weekend.Lee Rawlinson, area director at the Environment Agency, said residents in affected areas should remain alert as water levels remain high.In an interview with BBC Breakfast this morning, he said: “We have to remain vigilant for