HOMES face flooding once again after a New Year’s Eve downpour caused havoc across Tameside – nine years after being devastated.
Incessant heavy rain on December 31 meant many areas were left underwater.
Now Greater Manchester Police has declared a ‘major incident’ as its teams move in to help manage the areas affected.
Also working with the Environment Agency and Highways England, officers and specialist resources, including mountain rescue, have been deployed to assist with transport and travel and where needed help with the response by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service as reports continue around damage, risk to life and stranded vehicles.
On the response, Chief Superintendent Colette Rose said: “Following events overnight a major incident has been declared. This is to ensure we can continue to keep people safe through a co-ordinated effort from our collective emergency services, supported by key partner agencies.
Homeowners at Huddersfield Road in the Millbrook area of Stalybridge were left hoping flood doors held out.The major route was closed, meaning traffic had to turn back and divert its route – although The Correspondent did witness one person drive through, sending waves crashing against properties.
In Mossley, Micklehurst Road was closed as water streamed down it while back gardens were flooded nearby.
Another main road, Wakefield/Manchester Road between Stalybridge and Mossley was also closed because of flooding at Black Rock Bridge.
It was a similar story across Tameside, with flooding reported at several locations in Hyde, Denton, Dukinfield and Droylsden.
Surface water along Mossley Road in Ashton-under-Lyne was also reported to be causing problems.
Flooding has also impacted the area’s train routes, with some services being cancelled.
GMP added: “Anyone affected should check the relevant detail being shared by their local council, the fire service and Transport for Greater Manchester to ensure they can get the support available, which include any road closures and information centres for those displaced. It is advised to travel if it is only necessary and to take care if out and about.
“Our officers with the fire service are in the key locations and can be spoken to if you need anything urgently, as we understand the distress those affected will be faced with as we begin 2025. It will be a continued team effort as we monitor how the weather and water levels progress throughout today.”
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