A major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester after flooding forced homes to be evacuated and closed train lines and roads following heavy rain.Greater Manchester Police said the major incident had been declared as mountain rescue teams have been deployed to help Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service deal with damaged properties and stranded vehicles.Some residents have been asked to evacuate where flood warnings have been issued, Manchester City Council said.

A major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester after flooding forced homes to be evacuated and closed train lines and roads following heavy rain.Greater Manchester Police said the major incident had been declared as mountain rescue teams have been deployed to help Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service deal with damaged properties and stranded vehicles.Some residents have been asked to evacuate where flood warnings have been issued, Manchester City Council said.