Hundreds of people were evacuated from homes and hotels in Greater Manchester following severe flooding on New Year’s Day, police
said.Affected areas included Didsbury, Stockport, Trafford, and Wigan, local police
said.In Didsbury, 445 people
were evacuated from a hotel on Palatine Road, while several residents were evacuated from a block of flats in Stockport.Footage filmed by Instagram user Claire PT shows flooding Stockport.A yellow warning for ice
was in place for north west England on Thursday, with flood warnings and alerts
still active in some areas. Credit: Claire PT via Storyful