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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Rebecca Day

Torrential rain could batter region as weather warning issued for Greater Manchester

Torrential rain could bring flooding to Greater Manchester this afternoon, forecasters have warned.

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place in the region from 5pm today until 2am tomorrow (Sunday).

Downpours could cause 'spray and flooding on roads', according to the Met Office website.

The bad weather could cause issues for people catching public transport, with longer journey times predicted.

It could bring flooding to a 'few homes and businesses', according to the Met Office website.

Saturday morning saw a mix of sunshine and showers across Greater Manchester.

It brought an end to the heatwave which saw Mancunians bask in wall to wall sunshine earlier this week.

Mercury levels hit 30C as the UK recorded its hottest temperatures of the year so far.

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