UK Heatwave 2022

Cards (6)

  • What was this heatwave caused by?
    Climate change
    Southerly winds from Africa
    High pressure
  • What were the immediate responses?
    > Amber and red warnings from the Met Office
    > Fire service had busiest day since WW2
    > Supermarkets stopped selling BBQ’s
  • What were the long term responses?
    > Plan to plant 30,000 trees 2019-2024
    > UK signed COP26 to reduce use of coal
  • What where the social impacts?
    > 13 people died in rivers and lakes
    > Trains from London to Leeds and flights from Luton cancelled
  • What were the economic impacts?
    > 10-15% increase in berry yields due to fast ripening
    > 9 fires in London damaged homes and businesses
  • What were the environmental impacts?
    > Drought declared in 8/14 regions in England
    > Temperatures reached over 40°C