Storm Desmond- Dec 2015 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What was the outcome?
A
Flood in Cumbria- worst in Eden Basin
2
Q
How much rainfall fell in Sharp?
A village in the Eden Basin
A
262.2mm fell in 48hrs
3
Q
How badly was Appleby affected?
A
2,000+ properties flooded and many homeless
4
Q
Other primary effects?
A
3 died, comms down, 40,000 homes without power
5
Q
Secondary effects?
A
£500 mil in repairs and insurance claims, some buildings took 6 months to dry out.
