BOLTON weathered the storm before being transformed into a winter wonderland. The region had braced itself for Storm Christoph which threatened to cause havoc, with flood warnings in place - but fortunately the borough seemed to have escaped the worst of it, with emergency services taking action to prevent major flooding. Fire crews were mobilised to Stoneclough yesterday. Firefighters from Bolton Central worked hard to stop the flood water, caused by a nearby brook that had burst its banks, affecting a number of small businesses in Vale Street. They used specialist equipment to stop the flood water. Crews were on the scene into the early hours of today after being called on Wednesday afternoon.
Severe flood warning remains in Trafford as major incident is stood down
A severe warning for the River Bollin and Agden Brook at Little Bollington remains in place
13:48, 21 JAN 2021
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A severe flood warning remains in Trafford as major incident is stood down.
A car driving through water in Moss Lane, Bolton yesterday (Picture: Henry Lisowski) GREATER Manchester Police (GMP) has stood down its major incident response following the flooding chaos caused by Storm Christoph. The force announced on Tuesday that it had declared a major incident as agencies worked together to help prevent properties being flooded. The heavy rain has led to the evacuation of many homes in Greater Manchester, such as in Didsbury, but it is thought that the worst part of potential flooding has now passed. 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.
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Things can change rapidly so please check flood warnings regularly. One twitter user said: Thank you #teambradford for responding to Castlefields Bingley urgent call out to deliver sandbags this evening due to the rapidly rising river Aire. In Kirklees, the Council took the decision to close Calder View in Mirfield due to rising water levels. In anticipation of heavy #rainfall in #WestYorkshire tonight, partners across the region are working closely together to ensure we re as prepared as can be for any potential #flooding. Please help us to help you by making sure you re prepared as well https://t.co/y3DchuJIympic.twitter.com/mGo0vyJwEU West Yorkshire Prepared (@WYRForum) January 19, 2021