Storm Deamond Flashcards
When was storm Desmond
December 2015
How much rain fell
340 mm in 24 hours
-> led to flooding
How fast were the winds
80 mph
What where the main drivers of storm Desmond
Heavy rainfall - 340mm in 24 hours
Saturated ground - November 2015 heavy rainfall, ground was already saturated -> led to rapid runoff
Climate change - atmosphere holding more moisture due to warming up -> more intense events
River overload - river Eden and derwent burst banks leading to flooding
What were the immediate impacts of storm Desmond
5,200 homes flooded
43,000 homes lost power
Transport disruptions due to landslides destroying roads
1,000 people were evacuated
What were the long term impacts of storm Desmond
500 mil in damages
Thousands of people had to move away as their homes were destroyed
Environmental damage -> landslides
Over 100 bridges destroyed
Government invested 45 million in new flood defences
How did the government respond
British army dispatched to help with rescues
50 million in aid from uk government - > rebuilding efforts
1000 people evacuated
