A large amount of debris has built up around Salford Quays following Storm Bert over the weekend and is set to be cleaned.
Storm Bert that occurred that was forecasted over the weekend saw water levels rise along the River Irwell with multiple pathways and flooded.
Following the storm, Salford City Council have announced that they are set to clean the waterways.
The council have already shared that they are on the mission to clean the Quays waterways.
As they shared on social media: “We are aware of the influx of debris following Storm Bert.
“Our teams along with Bilway Marine are responding on site. Debris flows from five rivers into the Quays.”
As the clean up operations begin, a Salford City Council spokesperson said: “Five rivers drain into the Quays and any natural and other debris in those rivers is washed downstream, particularly after heavy rain which we had over the weekend.
“Ownership of the waterways is split between the council, Peel and private owners. We always clear our areas as quickly as possible and encourage other water owners to do the same.”
Over the weekend, the Met Office had predicted that there was between 20-40mm rain fairly widely, with even some areas of the country hit with 50-90mm of rain.
On Saturday night fast flowing water could be seen moving down the river, with pathways by Regent Road being completed overflowed.
Following the heavy rainfall across Greater Manchester debris has been carried up the River Irwell and has found itself in Salford Quays.
Areas around the Quays that include the Salford Watersports Centre, and the North Bay by the Alchemist and Lowry theatre seeing a huge amount of debris built up.
Following the warnings over the weekend, the Met Office have now changed the warning as they shared that “there is no longer a risk of flooding in the area.”
The water levels have since dropped, however, residents are warned to “continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don’t put yourself in unnecessary danger.”
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