river landscapes: flood management scheme

what are the causes of flooding in somerset? (4)

lower area of uk

autum-winter 2013-14 lists of heavy rainfall

parrett and tone rivers flooded in december 2013

rivers have not been dredged in 20 years

what’s re the social effects of somerset flooding ? (4)

villages were inaccessible

schools were closed

damage to over 600 homes and 16 farms

power outages

evacuation to temporary homes

what were the economic effects of flooding in somerset? (4)

businesses were forced to close

damaged road and rain links

ruined crops

£145 million in damages

environmental effects of flooding? (2)

sewage chemical and oil pollution

debris

what were the immediate responses to the somerset flooding ? (4)

met office amber warning

rescue boats for stranded residents

army and royal marines provided support

65 pumps to drain 65 million m³ water

what were the management strategies needed for somerset flooding ?(4)

£20 million spent on flood plan

road levels raised to prevent distribution

rivers were dredged