SOMERSET LEVELS Flashcards
1
Q
what caused the floods
A
a sequence of south westerly depressions brought record rainfall
high tides and storm surge
blocking bristol channel
rivers clogged with sediment had not been dredged for 20years
2
Q
state the immediate response
A
huge media interest
used boats for transport
3
Q
how many houses flooded
A
600
4
Q
how many farms evacuated
A
16
5
Q
how much damaged
A
estimated £10million
6
Q
other impacts
A
floodwater contaminated with sewage, oil and chemicals
1000 livestock evacuated
7
Q
long term response
A
tidal barrage at bridgwater by 2024
20million flood action plan
8km dredged rivers
vulnerable communities have flood defences
