A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.
Flooding is possible for the Rivers Beal, Roch and Croal, Limey Water and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Farnworth, Whitefield, Little Lever, Radcliffe, Bury, Heywood, Whitworth and Bacup.
The EA urges residents to be prepared, avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
To check the latest information:
* Visit the GOV.UK website to see current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/013WAFUI
* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quick-dial code: 143002 .
* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.
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