Shannon Flood Flashcards
1
Q
When did Shannon flood happen
A
Winter of 2015-16
2
Q
Name of storm that caused Shannon flood
A
Storm Desmond
3
Q
Name 3 reasons flooding occurred along the Shannon
A
Unusually high rainfall
Poor management of Shannon waterway
Lack of planning and flood defences
4
Q
What did storm Desmond do
A
It brought largest amount of rainfall many countries received double average amount of rainfall river Shannon and drainage basin was worst affected by the flooding
