Storm Desmond

• What natural phenomenon caused Storm Desmond?

  An atmospheric river
• What was the primary effect of Storm Desmond on rainfall?

  It brought record amounts of rainfall
• What weather condition contributed to the heavy rain during Storm Desmond?

  An area of low pressure from the Atlantic
• Which areas were affected by Storm Desmond?

  Lancaster, Ireland, Cumbria, Wales
• What were the social effects of Storm Desmond?

  • 5,200 homes flooded in Cumbria and Lancashire
  • 43,000 homes lost power in Cumbria and Lancaster
  • Many schools closed due to flooding and power cuts
  • Lancaster University cancelled teaching for the term
  • More than 1,000 people evacuated in Cumbria
  • 2 fatalities in Cumbria and Ireland
• What were the economic effects of Storm Desmond?

  • Rail services faced delays and cancellations
  • Estimated £500 million damage in Cumbria
• What were the environmental effects of Storm Desmond?

  • Roads closed in worst affected areas
  • Over 100 bridges needed inspection
  • Record rainfall in Cumbria
  • Millions of tons of sediment transported and deposited
  • Thousands of trees uprooted from river banks
  • Landslides occurred due to saturation
• What responses were taken during Storm Desmond?

  • Over 100 flood warnings and 70 alerts issued
  • Government mobilized national emergency response
  • 200 military personnel and assets deployed
  • £400,000 raised in 48 hours for relief
  • £50 million repair and renew scheme announced
• How many flood warnings were issued during Storm Desmond?

  More than 100
• How much money was raised within 48 hours for Storm Desmond relief?

  £400,000
• What was the purpose of the £50 million scheme announced after Storm Desmond?

  To repair and renew affected areas
• How many military personnel were mobilized for the emergency response?

  200 military personnel
• What type of helicopter was included in the emergency response assets?

  A Chinook helicopter
• What was the estimated cost of damage caused by Storm Desmond?

  £500 million
• What happened to the trees along the rivers in the affected areas?

  Thousands were ripped from river banks
• What was the impact of heavy rainfall on the land during Storm Desmond?

  It caused landslides due to saturation
• How many people were evacuated across Cumbria?

  More than 1,000 people
• Why did many schools in Cumbria close during Storm Desmond?

  Due to flooding and power cuts
• How many fatalities occurred due to Storm Desmond?

  2 fatalities