Manchester Airport reopens runways after a temporary closure this morning, but warns passengers that they "may still experience delays".

Forecasters say power cuts are likely and that vehicles could become stranded on roads as wintry conditions continue. Trains and flights could also be delayed or cancelled and rural communities could be cut off,

LONDON (AP) — Parts of the U.K. were flooded Wednesday as heavy rains and powerful winds continued to disrupt New Year’s celebrations. Several communities in the Manchester area were flooded, with cars submerged up to their roofs on roads and in parking lots after nearly a month’s worth of rain fell in two days.