Work to prevent a damaged dam in Derbyshire from bursting is continuing as the Met Office warns of thunderstorms and possible flooding.
Workers have reduced the water level at the 300-million-gallon Toddbrook Reservoir near Whaley Bridge.
But the risk of collapse remains at a "critical level" and there is a yellow weather warning for the area on Sunday.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited on Friday and promised a "major rebuild" of the dam.
Some 1,500 residents of Whaley Bridge were evacuated after part of the reservoir's spillway broke away on Thursday following heavy rain.
Police, the Environment Agency, and the Canal and River Trust, which owns the reservoir, have all said there is a "real risk" the dam could collapse and flood the town.
Speaking to evacuees at Chapel-en-le-Frith High School, Mr Johnson said he had flown over the structure on Friday.
He described it as looking "dodgy but stable" and told residents they would be "properly housed" if the dam burst.
It became damaged after large swathes of the country were battered by heavy rain and floods earlier in the week.
An RAF Chinook helicopter has put 400 tonnes of sandbags on the affected part of the dam in an attempt to shore it up, while pumps are being used to remove water from the reservoir.
On Saturday morning, Environment Minister Therese Coffey said agencies were facing particular problems in reducing water levels.
"We are looking at new solutions to maximise the pumps we can use.
"Around much of the reservoir the ground is so sodden pumps could sink into the soil, but we have to get the water levels down so the dam can be inspected properly," she said.
The Labour MP for High Peak, Ruth George, said: "It's not [a good weather forecast]. It's going to be a race as to how fast they can pump the water out of the reservoir.
"It fills up very quickly because it has steep-sided hills on either side which run into it.
"We are going to need to know not just why this happened after an inspection in November but also whether there will need to be a different design and a whole new dam."
Tributes have been paid to agencies and emergency services who have been working day and night.
On Friday night, evacuated residents were allowed to return briefly to collect pets and essentials.
The controlled operation allowed one resident per household back into their homes for 15 minutes.
People had complained they were made to leave in such a hurry that they had barely anything they needed with them.
BBC reporters at the scene said there was a "steady stream" of people being allowed briefly back home. Police were taking mobile phone numbers in case of emergencies.
It is unclear when the residents will be able to go home permanently, but they are being told by police to expect to be gone for days
In other developments:
A helpline for evacuated residents will be operated by Derbyshire County Council from 09:00 BST to 22:00 on Saturday. The number is 01629 533 190.
Although the weather is currently dry, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms starting on Sunday afternoon and continuing into the evening.
It warns there could be damage and disruption from floodwater and lightning strikes.
Railway lines in the Whaley Bridge area have been closed because of the risk of flooding.
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