200mm of rain fell in 36 hours; Urban area-increased run-off. This meant the discharge was 1520 cumecs rather than 52.
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What are the primary effects of the Carlisle flooding?
3 deaths, 4 schools closed, 3000 homeless, 350 businesses closed, 70,000 homes without power
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What are the secondary effects of the Carlisle flooding?
Children lost out on education, Stress-related illness increased, 3000 jobs at risk
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What were the immediate responses?
To evacuate people from areas that were flooding, set up reception areas to supply food and drink for homeless, set up temporary shelter for homeless people to sleep.
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What were the long-term responses?
Community groups for practical help and emotional support, a flood defense scheme meant the levees were raised.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Location of MEDC flood (plus river)
Back
River Eden, Carlisle, North East England
Card 3
Front
Causes of the Carlisle flood?
Back
Card 4
Front
What are the primary effects of the Carlisle flooding?
Back
Card 5
Front
What are the secondary effects of the Carlisle flooding?
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