Weather Hazards - Beast from the East, UK

Question 1

Social impacts of Beast from the East?

Answer 1

• NHS cancelled operations
• schools closed for up to 3 days
• 16 people died
• People stranded in cars/trains e.g. train near Dorset stranded overnight.

Question 2

Economic impacts of Beast from the East?

Answer 2

• Gas deficit as gas supplies ran low – some large factories reduced
  their operations
• 1200 flights cancelled e.g. from Birmingham
• Councils doubled the amount they usually spend on grit for roads
• £1billion/day of losses for businesses forced to close
• Farmers’ incomes fell as crops and livestock died

Question 3

Environmental impacts of Beast from the East?

Answer 3

birds struggled to find food

Question 4

What year was the Beast from the East?

Answer 4

2018