Gales and heavy rain have hit the entire UK and Summerseat has been no exception. It seemed to rain constantly throughout the night and is dramatically evident in today's river level.
The Irwell is fed from the streams and moors above Ramsbottom and runs for about 15 miles to Manchester city centre and Salford where it joins the Manchester Ship Canal.

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2007-02-01 @ 08:44