Flooding rains from Storm Christoph and melting snow has inundated parts of the United Kingdom, forcing evacuation of more than 2,000 homes.

Christoph is the first named storm of 2021 to hit the region.

The storm brought 7.9 inches of rain to some locations on Tuesday and Wednesday, and evacuations were ordered late Wednesday in Manchester and North Wales. Some of those evacuated were allowed to return to their homes in Didsbury in Manchester on Thursday.

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Severe flood warnings remained in place Thursday afternoon.

Photos show the River Ouse in York flooding streets and emergency responders rescuing residents of a retirement community in Northwich, where 49 residents became stranded due to the flood.

(MORE: Storm Christoph Flooding Forces Evacuations in England and Wales)

The Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service had responded to 134 incidents, mostly due to Christoph, in the 24 hours between Wednesday morning and Thursday.

More rain is expected next week, the BBC reported.

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