A month's worth of rain fell in just one day over some areas, CNN affiliate ITN reported.
The swollen, raging currents of the River Irwell were so intense that they destroyed and washed away parts of a historic pub in Summerseat.
Britain issued 24 severe flood warnings Sunday, each one meaning there is a "danger to life." While hundreds of residents evacuated, some stayed behind and tried to clear floodwater from their homes with buckets -- but to no avail.
British Prime Minister David Cameron chaired an emergency Cabinet meeting Sunday and said more troops will be deployed to assist with the flooding.
"I've just chaired a COBRA meeting on the unprecedented flooding. Huge thanks to the emergency services and military for doing so much," Cameron tweeted.
"Also my sympathy for those affected at this time of year. More troops are being deployed as part of a plan to do whatever is needed."
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