SEVERAL flood warnings have been issued across East Lancashire due to the extreme weather.

With heavy rain passing over the River Irwell, a flood alert was put in place today at 3.40pm in Ramsbottom, Edenfield, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Bacup, Haslingden and Edgworth areas where flooding is possible.

For more information about the latest flood warnings and how to prepare for a flood visit https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk