Flooding Flashcards
Know flooding
When was Storm Desmond?
2015-16 UK winter floods
Which parts of the UK were affected by storm Desmond (flooding)?
North-west England, southern Scotland, north Wales and parts of Northern Ireland.
What was the worst hit country during Storm Desmond?
Cumbria
What happened to the main three rivers in Cumbria during Storm Desmond?
Exceeded the highest discharge levels ever recorded.
How many mm of rain did Honister receive in Cumbria over a period of 24 hours?
341.1mm
What were the general impacts of storm Desmond?
flooding of homes and infrastructure, as well as extensive disruption to travel and evacuation of properties.
How many homes were flooded in Cumbria during Storm Desmond?
5,200
How many deaths were there related to the flooding caused by Storm Desmond?
2
How many schools were closed in Cumbria during storm Desmond?
40
Which university was closed early for Christmas because of power cuts during Storm Desmond?
Lancaster University
Which train route to Scotland was closed because of flooding of Storm Desmond?
West Coast Mainline
How much money did the government provide to Cumbria and Lancashire county councils to provide money to affected households, so that they could make their homes more flood resistant?
£50 million.
