UK-2014 flooding Flashcards
1
Q
causes of flooding
A
Prolonged rain, hurricane force wind speeds and tidal surges caused widespread flooding, power cuts and major disruptions to transport.
2
Q
what were some of the worst effected areas
A
Somerset, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall in the south west and the Thames Valley in the south east.
3
Q
impacts:
A
devastating disruption to homes, farms, factories, transport and power supplies.
