Cumbria 2009 Floods


	Cumbria 2009 floods
	Causes Over 31cm of rain fell in 24 hrs The ground was already saturated from previous rainfall Both the Derwent and Cocker Rivers were already swollen from rain	Effects 1 person killed Many people were evacuated 1300 homes were flooded 4 bridges collapsed Other bridges were closed Cost to repair: £100 million
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