MEDC Flooding Case Study - Carlisle 2005

Question 1

When did the flooding occur?

Answer 1

8th January 2005

Question 2

Which river flooded?

Answer 2

The Eden

Question 3

How much rain fell in 36 hours?

Answer 3

200mm, causing saturated soil, increasing runoff

Question 4

How did Carlisle’s location affect the flooding?

Answer 4

It is a large urban area so impermeable concrete increased runoff

Question 5

What was the discharge of the river?

Answer 5

1520 cumecs, compared to an average 52

Question 6

How many people died?

Answer 6

3

Question 7

How many people were left homeless?

Answer 7

3000

Question 8

How many schools were severely flooded?

Answer 8

4

Question 9

How many businesses were shut down?

Answer 9

350

Question 10

How many homes were without power?

Answer 10

70,000

Question 11

What was the effect on transport links?

Answer 11

Roads and bridges were damaged

Question 12

What was the effect on rivers in the area?

Answer 12

They were polluted with rubbish and sewage

Question 13

What was the effect on education?

Answer 13

Children lost out, some schools were closed for months

Question 14

What was the effect on people’s health?

Answer 14

Stress related illness increased after the floods

Question 15

How many jobs were at risk because of the floods?

Answer 15

3000

Question 16

What was the immediate response?

Answer 16

People were evacuate

Question 17

What was provided for evacuees?

Answer 17

Reception centres were opened to provide food and drinks.

Question 18

What was done for the homeless?

Answer 18

Temporary accommodation was set up?

Question 19

What was done long term to provide emotional help?

Answer 19

Community groups were set up to give support and practical help

Question 20

What was done to protect against future floods?

Answer 20

Defence schemes were improved, eg. build up the banks of the river to prevent flooding