Storm Babet: Major clean-up works start as three severe flood warnings still pose danger to life in Derbyshire
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Major clean-up works have started in parts of Derbyshire today – as volunteers have braved chaos left behind by the flood water in the Chatsworth Road area of Chesterfield.
But there’s still extensive flooding and standing water in many Derbsyhire areas. River levels in the South of the county have yet to peak and emergency services have asked residents to remain catious.
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Hide AdLong Eaton is particularly affected as over 250 residents were evacuated from their homes earlier today due to rapidly rising water levels.
88 flood warnings and three severe flood warnings still remain in place in Derbsyhire. Severe flood warnings are issued by the Environment Agency if the flood poses a danger to life.
Rest centres have been set up at The Queen’s Park Sports Centre in Chesterfield, Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre and West Park Leisure Centre in Long Eaton for residents whose homes have been flooded.
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