Beast From The East Flashcards
When did beast of the east happen?
March 2018
During beast of the east what did temps drop too?
-10°C
How many people died because of the beast from the east
10 people killed across the country
What is a primary effect of beast from the east
Hundreds trapped on roads and
motorways for up to 36 hours
M80
What is an issue the uk faced during beast of the east ?
UK issued with a gas ‘deficit’
warning.
Secondary effect of beast from the east
Thousands of homes left without
power.
Response to beast from the east?
Greggs delivery driver hands out cakes to stranded drivers.
What did homeless people do during beast from the east?
Community centers open for homeless people to shelter from the condition
How did erderly people get there food and medicine?
Taxi firms offering to shop and fetch medicine/ supplies for erderly people.
What wind speeds did beast from the east reach?
70mph
How much snow fell in 3 days
10-20cm
