Socio-economic and environmental impacts of floods//UK floods 2007/2012 Flashcards
1
Q
Socio-economic factors
Flood damage
A
ALL NEG
death
spread of water-borne diseases
damage to property, particularly housing
disruption of transport and communications
interruption of water and energy supplies
destruction of crops and loss of supplies
2
Q
Environmental factors
Flood damage
A
ALL POS
recharged groundwater stores
soil replenishment
for many species, flood events trigger breeding, migration and dispersal
3
Q
UK floods 2007
Tewkesbury
A
Two months’ worth of rain fell in 14 hours in July 2007
2 deaths
5,000 homes and businesses were flooded.
135,000 homes were without drinking water for approximately two weeks.
It is estimated that the flooding and water crisis cost the county of Gloucestershire £50 million.
