Rivers Floods And Management- MEDC Carlisle Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
Carlisle, city in Cumbria, North West England
2
Q
What?
A
Flood, River Eden burst its banks
3
Q
When?
A
8th January 2005
4
Q
Why?
A
Heavy rainfall (200 mm 36 hrs)
Impermeable surface
Saturated soil
5
Q
Impact
A
3 deaths 3000 homeless 4 schools flooded 70,000 lost power Pollution Buildings/homes destroyed
6
Q
Responses (immediate)
A
Evacuated
Temp accommodations
Flood defence schemes set up
Support groups
