Storm Desmond :) Flashcards
English extreme weather
How many homes lost power in Lancaster due to Storm Desmond?
61,000
How many people died as a result of Storm Desmond?
2 (drowned)
What was the financial loss caused by Storm Desmond?
£850 million minimum
Which county was hit worst?
Cumbria in North-West England
What caused Storm Desmond?
Maritime air mass bringing moist air across the Atlantic from Florida and the Caribbean.
When did Storm Desmond occur?
5th December 2015
Name one social impact of Storm Desmond:
2 people drowned.
5200 homes were flooded.
61,000 homes lost power in Lancaster.
How many homes were flooded by Storm Desmond?
5200 homes.
Name one response to Storm Desmond:
Rivers were dredged.
Embankments were raised.
Flood barriers were erected.
Name one effect Storm Desmond had on transport in the UK:
A landslide blocked rail services between Preston and Carlisle.
Heavy traffic due to flooding.
Name one environmental impact of Storm Desmond:
405mm of rain fell in 38 hours, breaking the 48 hour rainfall record.
Rivers broke their banks, with the resulting flooding killing plant life.
What was the cost of damage in Cumbria?
Around £500 million.
