Uk 2012 Drought

What case study is this?

UK based extreme weather hazard

what was the main cause?

some areas in the UK received less than 95% of its average rainfall

what was the weather like and what did it lead to?

The weather was unusually warm, leading to increased evaporation from reservoirs and soil drying out.

why did the soil make it harder?

The dry and baked soils made it difficult for the limited rainfall to infiltrate the ground, exacerbating the water shortage.

human causes?

UK daily use is around 1.7million litres a day

what were the impacts on farmers?

Farmers struggled to find sufficient water for crops and livestock. The dry ground also made harvesting difficult, particularly in the autumn of 2011.

how did the widefires start?

Dry moorland areas were prone to fires, with significant wildfires occurring in South Wales, Surrey, and the Scottish Borders.

what was another environmental impact?

water from rivers had to be used(reducing river lever) therefore destroying natural habitats and aquatic life already there

What was the hosepipe ban?

Hosepipe bans were implemented to conserve water, affecting millions of households.

what were the water extraction permits for?

Permits allowed water companies to extract water from rivers to maintain the water supply.