Whaley Bridge dam emergency in picturespublished at 08:59 British Summer Time 6 August 2019
Pictures of the dramatic dam wall collapse in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire.
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Workers race to drain water from Toddbrook Reservoir
Nearby Whaley Bridge evacuated yesterday when heavy rain damaged dam wall
Around 1,500 people are thought to have left the town
Fire crews pumping water out while Chinook helicopter helps shore up wall
Reservoir level reduced by more than half a metre so far
PM Boris Johnson arrives to meet those affected
Residents to be allowed home to collect belongings
Roads around town remain closed and trains disrupted
Whaley Bridge dam emergency in picturespublished at 08:59 British Summer Time 6 August 2019
Dam repairs continue amid storm threatpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 3 August 2019
Heavy rain is forecast while emergency workers race to stop a Derbyshire dam from breaking.
Read MoreBoris Johnson visits 'dodgy but stable' dampublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Prime minister visits rescue workers draining the damaged Toddbrook Reservoir above Whaley Bridge.
Read MoreWhaley Bridge: How today unfoldedpublished at 21:16 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineHere's a rundown of today's events:
- An RAF Chinook helicopter has been busy at work dropping hundreds of one-tonne bags of aggregate to shore up the dam
- About 1,500 people remain out of their homes and will not be able to return tonight
- Fire crews deployed 10 water pumps to the reservoir, where they have been removing huge amounts of water every hour
- At a press conference, Derbyshire Police said the structural integrity of the dam remains at a "critical level" and there is still a threat to life
- Police have given residents of the town a 15-minute window to return to their properties to collect any essentials
- Prime Minister Boris Johnson flew in to meet with evacuated residents and emergency service workers
Image source, ReutersPM leaves Whaley Bridgepublished at 21:14 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineBoris Johnson has now left Whaley Bridge, Downing Street has confirmed.
Image source, Reuters'I flew over the dam and it looks pretty scary'published at 20:59 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
The PM speaks to people evacuated from their homes due to the threat of a Derbyshire dam failing.
Read MorePM meets fire crewspublished at 20:59 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineDerbyshire Fire and Rescue Service have tweeted photos of their crews meeting Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Whaley Bridge this evening.
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End of twitter postSikh society supports rescue teamspublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineThe Sikh Sewa Society, who are known for feeding Manchester's homeless, have been at Whaley Bridge today handing out food and drink to emergency workers.
This has brought praise from Buxton Mountain Rescue Team, who tweeted: "The generosity of the public is very humbling.
"Thank you to the Sikh Sewa Organisation, who kindly travelled from Manchester to donate some tasty dishes.
"You guys are all helping to keep our volunteers going during their long shifts at Whaley Bridge. It’s greatly appreciated."
Image source, Buxton Mountain Rescue Team'It's a serious situation'published at 20:38 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
BBC NewsCivil engineer and dam expert John France has told BBC News that residents should heed the warnings made by emergency services.
Speaking on BBC News, Mr France said: "Residents really do need to take the warnings seriously, it’s a serious situation.
"People are working diligently to improve it and get it to a safe situation where people can return to their homes.
"But in the meantime, it’s important for residents to heed that warning and stay out of the way."
Image source, ReutersPM meets Whaley Bridge residentspublished at 20:09 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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End of twitter postPolice ask those entering Whaley Bridge for patiencepublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineAfter announcing that Whaley Bridge residents will be allowed back home to collect essentials, they have warned there could be queues entering the town.
In a statement, the force said: "Any residents who can delay their return to their property should do so and people should be aware that there may be queues at the roadblocks.
"We would ask for patience as officers work to allow people into the area in the safest manner possible."
Image source, Getty ImagesPM Boris Johnson leaves Chapel-en-le-Firthpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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End of twitter postResidents allowed 15 minutes to collect belongingspublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlinePolice have confirmed that residents will be allowed to return home to collect essentials, but that they'll be given just a 15 minute window to do so.
In a statement, Derbyshire Police said: "One person from each property will be able to attend any of the road blocks into Whaley Bridge and speak to officers where they will be signed in and out.
"Emergency contact details will be taken, along with the address that they will be attending.
"That person will be able to access the property and will be given 15 minutes to do so."
However, the force stresses to anyone who enters Whaley Bridge that risk to life remains high.
Image source, PA Media'It's starting to feel a bit more optimistic'published at 19:26 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineWhaley Bridge resident Duncan Fife has said things are starting to look better in the town.
Speaking to BBC News, he said: "It’s certainly an improvement from yesterday.
"The weather’s been helpful, the levels are starting to go down."
Image source, Reuters'They're trying their best to get it sorted'published at 19:26 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
BBC North West TonightBBC North West has been speaking to Whaley Bridge residents who have been evacuated from the town.
Image source, PA MediaJames Bowman said: "We literally just packed a couple of bags, we didn’t know how long we were going to be away for.
"There was no steer to say it was going to be overnight [or] a few days and obviously they’re trying their best down there to get it sorted."
Sue Merrill added: "It was kind of a bit of an adventure in a way but you feel a bit shaky about it as well. It’s not nice."
Terry Mellow said: "I had to sleep at my sister’s house last night on the floor. My mum slept at the pub at the side of my sister’s.
"It’s just been so stressful."
Watch: PM arrives to meet emergency servicespublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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End of twitter postPM in nearby Chapel-en-le-Frithpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineHere are the first pictures of Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he arrived in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
PM Boris Johnson arrivespublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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End of twitter postEvacuation 'health and safety gone mad'published at 18:57 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Whaley Bridge resident, Andrew Mclackland, said he is not leaving his home, despite the town's dam being damaged.
Read MoreDam burst residents refusing to movepublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Some residents are staying put, with one saying the evacuation is "health and safety gone mad".
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