Somerset flooding Flashcards
1
Q
Cause Somerset flooding 2014:
J-F 350 20
A
- January to February, 350mm of prolonged rainfall.
- Rivers not dredged for at least 20 years, e.g River Parrett
2
Q
Impacts social:
600
16
Villages
A
- 600 homes flooded
- 16 farms evacuated
- villages such as moorland and Mulchelney cut off- affect attending schools (daily life)
3
Q
Impacts Economic:
10
railway line
14000
1000
A
- estimated cosy of flood damage to be more than £10 million.
- Bristol to Taunton railway line closed at Bridgewater.
- 14000 ha agricultural land under water for 3-4 weeks.
- over 1000 livestock evacuated.
4
Q
Impacts Environmental:
Pollutants
stagnant water
A
- Pollutants from sewage and fertilisers entered the river parrett.
- Stagnant water had to be reoxygenated before being pumped away from Bridgwater.
5
Q
Immediate Responses:
Moorland
Bridgwater
A
- Boats used to evacuate villages such as moorland
- Community groups in bridgwater raised money and took action.
6
Q
Long term Responses:
20
2024
A
- £20 million to dredge 8 km of River Parrett.
- By 2024 build tidal barrage at Bridgwater.
