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Severe weather warnings are in place across the north west this weekend, with Greater Manchester bracing for intense rain.

Amber and yellow national severe weather warnings for rain have been issued for the weekend and Monday, covering northwest England, west and southwest Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of north Wales. For Greater Manchester, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.

The warning covers a large area of northern England, including parts of Greater Manchester. Bolton , Bury , Oldham , Rochdale and Tameside boroughs are covered by the warning, plus parts of Manchester, Salford and Wigan boroughs.

The warning lasts 48 hours , cautioning Greater Manchester residents of rain from 6pm on Saturday (December 13), lasting

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