Somerset Levels Floods Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of Somerset Levels floods?
A
Prolonged rainfall (3x average)
Rivers Parret and Tone not dredged for 20 years
Grasslands and
2
Q
Social impacts of Somerset levels?
A
Alternative accomodation meant schooling and personal lives disrupted
Emotional impact
3
Q
Economic impacts of Somerset Levels?
A
£10 million in damages
Bristol Taunton railway closed at Bridgwater
4
Q
Environmental impacts of Somerset Levels?
A
Floodwaters heavily contaminated with sewage + pesticides
Habitats destroyed
5
Q
Immediate responses to Somerset Levels?
A
Boats used to go shopping or attend school
Volunteers distributed supplies
6
Q
Long term responses to Somerset Levels?
A
£20 million FAP plan assembled by Environment Agency and Somerset County Council
8km of rivers dredged
Road levels raised
