An amber weather warning came into effect on Saturday morning, when more than a month's worth of rain is forecast to fall in a matter of hours. The Met Office says fast-flowing and deep floodwaters are likely, leading to road and transport disruption, as well as power cuts.

The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in the North West of England. A yellow warning is already in place across most of England today (July 19) with heavy rain forecast in Greater Manchester this afternoon.