Case Study - Tewkesbury Flooding Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Tewsbury?
A
It is a town located in England and East of wales. It is South of the River Avon.
2
Q
Effects of flooding
A
Two people died as an indirect result of the flooding.
5,000 homes and businesses were flooded.
48,000 homes were without electricity for two days.
135,000 homes were without drinking water for approximately two weeks.
825 homes were evacuated.
10,000 motorists were stranded on county roads, including the M5 where many people remained overnight.
