Ulley Dam discussion and latest news

[THEMike 10]

Yeah, I was just going on what told to me by the lady who's husband works for the council. Chinese whispers I suspect. Sorry about that. Bloke probably didn't know. Wife probably exagerating.

[chris_kgb 10]

still looks ok from bbc news 24

[lauragolf 10]

Further disussion: The "Burst" may be the few small breaches already rumoured.

 

Given we've still got power, I suspect it's not burst.

 

its the banking thats giving way due to the stream at the side thats why they cannot open the flood gates

[Tony 10]

News 24 and Sky are both using old images but they do have reporters in sight of the scene so you could expect pretty instant reports of anything major.

 

I have nothing to update further from my (completly reliable) source so I'm treating the report in #54 with extreme caution.

[MovingOn 10]

Hey guys

 

Thought I'd give you a few best wishes from Barlby. As you may remember, we were submerged in 2000. We know what you're all going through.

 

Best of luck to you all.

 

Stay safe!

[GSK 10]

A collegue's husband works for the council.

 

Information just received:

 

The damn has burst, the pylons at threat have been knocked down.

 

I can't vouch for this, just reporting what I have just been told.

 

If this isn't the case, perhaps this post (#54) should be deleted or edited to prevent anyone else from panicing (like I just did)?

[THEMike 10]

Geoff: I have just done so. Good point.

[THEMike 10]

News 24 and Sky are both using old images but they do have reporters in sight of the scene so you could expect pretty instant reports of anything major.

 

I have nothing to update further from my (completly reliable) source so I'm treating the report in #54 with extreme caution.

 

News24 are streaming it with "LIVE" on it. Time to get them under trade's description act?

[Preacher Man 10]

can someone pm what is going on with the dam?

 

my work filter has blocked the 3rd page due to a banned word..

[I1L2T3 10]

Something has happened. Electrical surges:

 

http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/whats-new/weather

[lauragolf 10]

News24 are streaming it with "LIVE" on it. Time to get them under trade's description act?

 

I've been back in house half an hour:loopy: and just seen myself on the live coverage

 

thats how live it is

[THEMike 10]

Love the beeb.