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Emergency services stand down major incident after catastrophic New Year floods

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Emergency services have stood down the major incident declared on January 1 following widespread flooding in Greater Manchester.

A multi-agency task force confirmed that following extensive rescue operations the major incident is no longer in effect. Now, authorities and rescue workers said in a joint statement that they will be shifting their focus to clean up and recovery, including helping those impacted get back to their homes.

Several agencies were involved in rescue efforts, including Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

Several areas were badly hit by the flooding, including Bolton, Didsbury, Harpurhey, Stalybridge, Stockport, and Wigan. Hundreds of people were evacuated after the major incident was declared at 4am on New Year's Day.

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