Nearly a month’s worth of rain fell over large parts of Greater Manchester and Cheshire yesterday, causing severe flooding across the region. A major incident was declared in Poynton, Cheshire with homes evacuated and families were forced to spend the night in emergency accommodation. The deluge of downpours is set to continue, with the Met Office issuing a fresh danger to life flooding warning this morning.

Flooding has affected transport links due to road closures and disruption to railway lines.

All railway lines between Manchester Airport and Wilmslow have been affected by the adverse weather conditions, according to train operator Northern.

Main roads in the area have also been affected, with the A555 airport link shut due to flooding.

The M60 and Princess Parkway in south Manchester is also experiencing lane closures and delays due to large pools of water on the road.

Manchester Airport said passengers were using alternative routes and had not been delayed.

Police have urged people not to ignore “road closed” signs by driving or walking through water.

Poynton Police said on Twitter: “Please do not ignore the road closed signs or attempt to drive or walk through the water.

“Your car could become submerged and the road underneath could have collapsed putting you in danger. We put them in place to keep you safe.”

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Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters, emergency services personnel and staff from Highways England were helping those affected, with a rest centre established at Poynton civic hall.

Poynton Fire Station said its crews had been to more than 20 incidents, including rescuing at least 11 people from flood water in the area over a four-hour stretch.

Eleven people and four dogs were rescued from rising water in Bramhall, Stockport, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said.

Neil Griffiths, from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, said flood waters were beginning to recede on Thursday night.

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Rescuers continued to work through the night to help people in the worst flood-hit areas.

People in the affected areas have shared images of the aftermath of the heavy rain.

One shocking image shows a collapsed bridge on Moggie Lane, Poynton.

Another shows cars abandoned in roads, with the vehicles almost being fully submerged by the high water levels.

Other images show the extent of the flood damage with collapsed pathways and infrastructure damage.

The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for rain and thunderstorms affecting parts of the UK.

The warning is in place until 8pm tonight and covers parts of Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire and other counties.

The Met Office said: “There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life.”

They added: “There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.

“Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services.

“Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

“There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads

“There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.”

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