Tag: Flooding

River Irwell burst banks Storm Bert

Green Salford: New climate report suggests Salford is at risk of further flooding

Salford is at risk of further climate issues following weekend flooding according to a new report from Friends of the […]

Salford supermarket closed for second day as torrential rain causes flooding

Salford supermarket closed for second day as torrential rain causes flooding

A Salford supermarket has been closed for the second day after torrential rain caused flooding across the borough. Over the […]

Nearly £1.75m spent on improving drainage systems in Walkden

Nearly £1.75m spent on improving drainage systems in Walkden

Funding of nearly £1.75 million has been given out to reduce the risk of flooding in Walkden by improving drainage […]

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“I literally had to wade through a river to get back home” – Flooding in Salford following heavy rainfall

Roads across Salford have experienced heavy flooding after 12 hours of heavy rain. The rainfall began at 4pm yesterday evening, […]

Three sister nature Reserve

“We think it’s the largest number of objectors we ever had” – Eccles Nature Reserve temporarily saved after hundreds object to a plan to cut down 17 trees

Three Sisters nature reserve in Eccles has been temporarily saved after locals objected to the plans by United Utilities to […]

"The effects can be devastating" The aftermath of Storm Ciara flooding

“The effects can be devastating” The aftermath of Storm Ciara flooding

Environment Agency North West are working “day and night” to help Greater Manchester with the aftermath of the Storm Ciara […]

With UK winter storms on their way, what is there protecting Manchester and Salford from flooding?

AFTER the battering Manchester and Salford took from Storm Ophelia and Brian, the flood defences of the River Irwell remain […]