Local Hazards: London

Question 1

How deep was the floodwater in areas of south London?

Answer 1

2 feet

Question 2

How many flights were cancelled at Heathrow Airport?

Answer 2

141

Question 3

How many rail lines in South Croydon were closed and why?

Answer 3

2/4 because of landslides.

Question 4

How many London Underground stations were closed?

Answer 4

25

Question 5

How many households and businesses were flooded?

Answer 5

1,410

Question 6

How much money was promised by the governments in aid to councils affected by flooding?

Answer 6

£46 million

Question 7

How much did the government declare it would raise it’s investment in flood defence across the country by by 2010/11?

Answer 7

£800 million

Question 8

When did serious flooding last occur in London?

Answer 8

2007

Question 9

Name four hazards that are found in London.

Answer 9

• drought
• floods
• mini-tornadoes
• fog
• snow

Question 10

How much does flooding cost per day?

Answer 10

£10million

Question 11

How much money is lost in a day’s disruption on the Underground.

Answer 11

£0.75million

Question 12

How many flights at Heathrow were cancelled due to fog?

Answer 12

40