HEAVY rain is set to batter the borough this week as forecasters issue an amber weather warning.

People across the region have been urged to prepare for flooding as downpours and some snow melting across the hill is likely to cause water levels to rise.

The warning will be in effect from 6am on Tuesday, with wet conditions continuing into Wednesday, before clearing up by midnight.

Forecasters believe the poor conditions are likely to happen as expected, and will cause a significant impact on people in the area.

Homes and businesses are likely to flood, and fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life.

The Met Office said: "Broad area of rainfall will arrive across the region later on Monday, and remain across the area for 36 - 48 hours.

"Over this time, 40 - 70mm of rainfall is expected to fall widely across the warning area, with the potential for 100 - 120mm across parts of the southern Pennines and northern Peak District.

"The rain will lead to rapid melting of any remaining lying snow across the higher peaks which may add a further 5-10mm.

"Strong winds will also accompany the rainfall and may add to travelling difficulties across areas higher and more exposed routes."

Delays or cancellations to public transport are likely, and some roads may be closed due to flooding.

Power cuts and the loss of other services is also likely.

Visit metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings for up-to-date information about the weather, or flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/ to check for any flood warnings.