Heavy flooding at Daisy Nook

Roads are blocked around Daisy Nook after Storm Ciara caused heavy rainfall and flooding today [Sunday 9 February].

Our photographer Nigel Wood took these photos at 11:30am this morning showing Broadoak Road blocked by water.

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind saying people should expect: 

• Flying debris could lead to Injuries or danger to life
• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs expected
• Longer journey times and cancellations, as road, rail, air and ferry services affected
• Some roads and bridges closed
• Power cuts with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

There is also a yellow weather warning in place for rain stating: 

• Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
• Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
• Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
• Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads

A car has also been crushed by a falling tree on Lanes Road in Dukinfield