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UK temperatures could drop as low as minus 10 as Storm Christoph gives way to big freeze

Scotland set for blizzards and ice as freezing temperatures spark yellow weather warning

The truth behind a viral image of a housing estate in Rochdale 'flooded' during Storm Christoph

'Anxiety and disbelief': Didsbury community on the night they were evacuated amid Storm Christoph

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22.01.2021 / 12:46

UK temperatures could drop as low as minus 10 as Storm Christoph gives way to big freeze

direct to your inboxParts of the UK could see temperatures drop as low as minus 10 as Storm Christoph gives way to colder weather over the weekend.The storm brought torrential rain and flooding to parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and North Wales on Wednesday, with hundreds having to evacuate their homes overnight.The Met Office predicts that colder weather will bring bitter temperatures as the storm continues to move east.“We’re losing the rain but gaining some colder and possibly some wintry weather too,” Meteorologist Craig Snell said.The chilly weather will continue into the weekend, according to Mr Snell, when temperatures could drop to minus 10C overnight in parts of Scotland, and as low as minus 7C in parts of England.“It will be

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21.01.2021 / 23:25

The truth behind a viral image of a housing estate in Rochdale 'flooded' during Storm Christoph

direct to your inboxA developer has insisted that a housing estate on a flood plain in Rochdale has not flooded during Storm Christoph after pictures of submerged sections of the site went viral.Thousands of Twitter users have seen and shared images of high water levels at Stubley Meadows in Littleborough where 96 homes are being built in Littleborough.But no homes are being built in the submerged area shown near the River Roch, and Russell Homes say the images posted on Thursday actually show onsite flood water drainage systems are working. The developer’s plans to build on land at risk of flooding were controversially approved by Rochdale council last November despite concerns from some residents.

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21.01.2021 / 22:15

'Anxiety and disbelief': Didsbury community on the night they were evacuated amid Storm Christoph

direct to your inboxIt was around 11.30pm when two police officers knocked on Thomas Arthur's door asking him to leave his Northenden home.The River Mersey, at its highest level on record, was dangerously close to bursting its banks following 24 hours of torrential rainfall. The river came just 2cm away from breaching its banks as water flowed into flood basins and residents watched on nervously.

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21.01.2021 / 19:00

Fire crews were called to 84 incidents in 13 hours as Storm Christoph caused chaos across Greater Manchester

Wigan, a woman became stuck in her car with water up to the bonnet. In Radcliffe, fire crews were called to a river that had burst its banks. The flooding had affected a number of small businesses on Vale Street.Firefighters were also called to reports a car had driven into standing water near Manchester Airport at around 10.40pm.In Didsbury, crews worked with police to visit more than 1,700 homes to inform them of the 'threat to life' warnings issued for Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden.Crews worked alongside the Environment Agency to ease any floodwater from the Palatine Road area.Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Dawn Docx said: “It’s been an incredibly busy night for our firefighters and throughout yesterday.

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21.01.2021 / 19:00

direct to your inboxThe much-loved country pub The Swan with Two Nicks is dealing with severe flooding in the wake of Storm Christoph.The pub, near Dunham Massey and featured in Cold Feet, has 'lost the battle' to keep the water under control, according to its manager.Flood water is now just a foot away from the ceiling of the pub's cellars, damaging a huge amount of stock and equipment.Ann Amphlett has run the Little Bollington venue for around 15 years, and while minor flooding is common in the cellar, this is only the second time she's seen it so severe.The last time they dealt with flooding this extreme was in the summer of 2019.The public rooms have escaped damage, though the road and surrounding fields are now 'like a lake'.She says

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21.01.2021 / 14:45

Dramatic pictures show people being rescued as Warrington streets flooded amid Storm Christoph chaos

direct to your inboxStorm Christoph caused havoc in parts of Warrington.These photographs show people being rescued as water filled the streets in Sankey Bridges. The images were taken as rescue workers attempted to assist stranded residents, CheshireLive reports.

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21.01.2021 / 12:48

Greater Manchester weather forecast as region hit by flooding from Storm Christoph

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester has felt the full force of Storm Christoph with more severe flood warnings in place.Thousands of homes were evacuated on Wednesday night because of rising water levels following a day of heavy, torrential rain.Snow the proceeded to fall across the region and across England and Wales, with many rivers at "dangerously high levels", the Environment Agency said.The Met Office's most serious weather warning – amber for rain - has been removed and is now a yellow weather warning for ice. Follow LIVE Storm Christoph updates here There are also four 'danger to life' warnings still in place due to fast flowing or deep floodwater, with many flood warnings and alerts also still issued.

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21.01.2021 / 02:37

Emergency accommodation offered to residents due to Storm Christoph flood risk in Trafford

direct to your inboxResidents in a village on the border of Trafford have been offered emergency accommodation if they want to leave their homes due to the risk of flooding.The offer has been made to people in 13 properties in Little Bollington due to the threat of torrential rainfall, Trafford council's leader said.The village sits on the border between Cheshire and Trafford.Sale Leisure Centre is being prepared as an emergency centre if needed.In a statement, councillor Andrew Western said: "At present we are NOT asking anyone to leave their homes in this area; however this offer has been made to residents in 13 properties in the Little Bollington area as a precaution."Mr Western said there is potential for flooding in the Middle Mersey

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20.01.2021 / 22:21

Calls to 'put in Covid safety measures' for people evacuating during Storm Christoph

direct to your inboxLabour leaders have urged the government to make evacuations Covid-safe as widespread flooding may force people from their homes.People from different households may need to take shelter in evacuation centres as Storm Christoph batters Greater Manchester.The statement, from North West Labour, urged the government to put in place clear Covid-safe contingency plans for any evacuations and ensure all frontline workers have access to adequate PPE. The Labour group also called on the government to deliver on previous commitments to flood-hit communities and ensure councils have the support they need to protect communities.

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20.01.2021 / 21:49

Storm Christoph: Water perilously close to homes in Rochdale as allotment floods

direct to your inboxResidents living near a river at risk of bursting its banks in Rochdale said they are 'praying' the rainfall stops.Photos from the Roch Wood Nature park show water levels are perilously close to homes as torrential rain continues to batter the region.A flood warning has been issued for the River Roch, warning that 'flooding to property is expected'.The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning.It is in place until 6am tomorrow as Storm Christoph brings heavy downpours to Rochdale.Allotments on Kellett Street have been completed submerged in water following heavy showers.A path running next to the road has also flooded.The allotments are used as a garden centre for people with learning difficulties.

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20.01.2021 / 21:15

Storm Christoph and flooding: Everything we know so far

direct to your inboxStorm Christoph has brought torrential rain and some flooding to Greater Manchester - and it might get worse.An amber weather warning is in place until 6am tomorrow.Flood warnings have been issued across the region as some roads have been submerged by rain.Around 3,000 homes are at risk of flooding in Trafford and south Manchester, according to a top police chief.The peak of the rainfall is due to hit around 11pm.But how did it start and what is in store for the region?Here is everything we know so far.A number of flood alerts and flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency (EA) as river levels in some areas have rapidly risen.A Met Office weather warning – amber for rain – has been in place across parts of

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20.01.2021 / 20:42

Sale Water Park flooded as Storm Christoph brings torrential rainfall to Trafford - some people may be asked to leave their homes

direct to your inboxDramatic pictures show flooding has hit Sale Water Park as torrential rain continues to batter Trafford.A flood warning has been issued for areas of Trafford, with residents warned they may be asked to leave their homes.Photos show parts of the land around the water park has been submerged as Storm Christoph hits.Part of a pathway is currently covered in water following 24 hours of torrential rainfall.Up to 3,000 properties are at risk of flooding in Trafford and south Manchester, Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey from GMP has warned.The main risk in the Greater Manchester area is around the River Mersey relating to Didsbury, Northenden, Sale, and potentially leading into parts of Stretford and Flixton.A major

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20.01.2021 / 18:46

Storm Christoph: Up to 3,000 properties at risk of flooding in south Manchester and Trafford tonight

direct to your inboxUp to 3,000 properties are at risk of flooding in south Manchester and Trafford this evening, police have warned.Authorities have been monitoring the heavy rain brought by Storm Christoph and a number of warnings have already been issued.At the Mayor Andy Burnham's press conference this afternoon, Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey gave an update on the latest information.He said the main risk in the Greater Manchester area is around the River Mersey relating to Didsbury, Northenden, Sale, and potentially leading into parts of Stretford and Flixton."As we speak, residents across those areas are being contacted by the Environment Agency and local authorities to advise them," said ACC Bailey."Alerts have already been

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20.01.2021 / 18:16

Boris Johnson to chair emergency Cobra meeting as Storm Christoph brings 'significant' rainfall to UK

hereFifty-one warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency across England, with 179 less severe flood alerts.Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Boris Johnson told MPs: “Our sympathies also go out to those affected by the latest floods.“I want to thank the Environment Agency and our emergency services for the work they’re doing to support those communities, and I’ll be chairing a Cobra meeting later on to co-ordinate the national response.”Almost the whole of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are subject to yellow weather warnings for rain until midday on Thursday, with a more serious amber warning stretching from the East Midlands to the Lake District.The amber alert warns of the risk of flooding and deep

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20.01.2021 / 17:01

Driving in snow and heavy rain safety tips as Storm Christoph brings 'blizzard' to Scotland

roads. Snow, ice and heavy rain have resulted in difficult conditions for motorists and public transport services.

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20.01.2021 / 14:29

Storm Christoph flood warnings and alerts for England - full list

direct to your inboxA number of flood alerts and flood warnings are in place as Storm Christoph hits regions across England. Some river levels have risen rapidly amid torrential rain, with weather warnings in place until Thursday as unsettled conditions continue.

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20.01.2021 / 13:12

The roads in Greater Manchester hit by flooding as Storm Christoph brings torrential rain to region

direct to your inboxA number of roads across Greater Manchester have been flooded as Storm Christoph hits the region.Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident on Tuesday evening as torrential rain fell across the region, with more heavy downpours expected today (Wednesday).The heavy rain has caused flooding on several major roads across Greater Manchester.Some have been completely closed while some are partially blocked.Here is the full list of roads that are closed and blocked due to flooding so far this morning, according to traffic alert service Inrix.We will update this list through the day.A555 Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road - both eastbound and westbound carriageway fully closed from the Bramhall Oil Terminal to Styal

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20.01.2021 / 13:05

Scots wake up to snow as 'blizzard conditions' weather warning in place for country

blizzard conditions ' last night. Stunning scenes have been spotted in Edinburgh and the Lothians after snow fell in parts of the country last night.

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