The Greater Manchester Strategic coordination Group have announced that they are stepping down the major incident that was declared on Tuesday in the face of Storm Christoph
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey, Chair of the GM Strategic Coordination Group for Storm Christoph, said: “The latest update we have received has suggested that we are past the worst point of potential flooding and therefore we have taken the decision, following consultation with the Environment Agency and Met Office, to step down the major incident that was declared on Tuesday morning.
“The severe flood warning for parts of Didsbury is no longer in place; however I want to be clear that this does not mean that we are withdrawing resources from the areas affected and others identified as potentially vulnerable.
“Residents will continue to see an increased presence from emergency services, local authorities and other partnership agencies as we support those still facing challenges caused by the flooding and a safe return to their homes.
“There remains severe flood warnings in the Little Bollington area of Trafford and we have already been in contact with those residents who may be affected to advise them on potential evacuations and preparations that can be made.
“As a partnership, we will continue to monitor the situation and should there be a need to step up a major incident and resources again then we are prepared to do so. I would urge the public to remain on alert for potential disruption caused by the flooding and only travel where absolutely essential.
“We will continue to keep the public where possible and appropriate on the latest position with regards to this situation. More information for anyone with concerns about flooding in their area can be obtained by contacting your local authority who will be able to sign-post you to the most appropriate information and support.
Police and other agencies have been working through the night evacuating up to 2,000 properties effected by flooding in the Didsbury and Northenden areas
The Environment Agency’s latest river level chart for the Mersey at Northenden suggest the water level has fallen over the past few hours.They also confirmed that the River Mersey at Northenden and Didsbury came 2cm away from breaching its banks last night.
These are currently four severe flood warnings in the region
- River Bollin and Agden Brook at Little Bollington
- River Bollin at Heatley
- River Mersey at East Didsbury
- River Mersey at West Didsbury and Northenden
While the following flood warnings are in place in our region
- River Irwell at Irwell Vale
- River Irwell at Prestolee and Ringley Bridges
- River Irwell at Rawtenstall
- River Irwell at Strongstry and Chatterton
- River Irwell Near Close Park
- River Mersey at Cheadle Wood and Ford lane
- River Mersey at Chorlton & Sale Golf Clubs, Chorlton Water Parks and Stretford
- River Mersey at Fletcher Moss and Withington Golf Coursework
- River Mersey at Sale Water Park
- River Roch at Littleborough
- River Roch in Rochdale
Northern Rail is advising customers not to travel on much of its routes in the North West until at least 12pm today.
All services between Manchester,Warrington and Liverpool are currently cancelled due to flooding and Services are suspended on CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly due to flooding at Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe.
