Storm Babet: Rain warning for Greater Manchester as rare red 'danger to life' alert issued for part of UK

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Much of the UK is bracing itself for heavy rain and strong winds brought by Storm Ciaran - and Greater Manchester is set to be hit by the downpours.

If you're heading out this weekend then you should definitely pack a brolly just in case with the region most likely to see some rainfall. According to the Met Office, Saturday will be a cloudy start to the weekend with remnants of fog from the past week still in the air.

Tens of thousands of households have been warned that more flooding could occur this week after Storm Babet battered the UK over the weekend.

Greater Manchester has been left windswept and damp in the wake of Storm Babet. Today's weather looks fine, but there will be more rain to come this week.

Water levels are falling across Greater Manchester but flood alerts remain in place after heavy rain battered the region.

Storm Babet continues to batter the UK with strong winds and heavy rain today, with three dead and severe 'danger to life' warnings still in place.

Sandbags were scrambled out to residents and flood defences activated as Storm Babet brought torrential rain, driving winds and danger to Greater Manchester.

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Residents across Greater Manchester are being warned to 'act now' over flooding due to Storm Babet. Three flood warnings have been issued covering parts of Tameside, Manchester and Stockport as heavy rain and winds affect the region.

Residents have been urged to 'act now' in part of Tameside after a flood warning was issued as Storm Babet hits the North West.

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Forecasters have issued a new weather warning for Greater Manchester as Storm Babet leaves its mark across the country. The second named storm of the season arrived this week, with some parts of the country hit by strong winds and heavy rain.

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Storm Babet is set to hit Greater Manchester today, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to our region.

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The Met Office has issued an update ahead of the arrival of Storm Babet. The season's second named storm is expected to arrive in the UK later this week, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to many across the country.

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