Storm Doris

Cards (12)

  • Causes
    • Doris was a low pressure weather system (a depression)
    • It was caused by a weather bomb (an area of low pressure which is rapidly getting worse).
    • The pressure has to drop by over 24 milibars in less than 24 hours
  • Social Impacts
    A woman died after suffering from head injuries from falling debris
  • Social Impact
    More than 200 homes in Cheshire lost electricity because of a fallen tree
  • Economic Impact
    Port of Liverpool was closed due to winds higher than 100mph
  • Economic Impact
    Aer Lingus cancelled 12 flights
  • Economic Impact
    Damage to overhead power lines in St Albans caused trains from St Pancras to be cancelled
  • Environment Impact
    Tree fell down in Regent's Park
  • Environment Impact
    Amber warning of snow in North-East England and Scotland
  • Environment Impact
    Roads were closed in Scotland because of heavy snow
  • Management strategy
    The UK government spends billions of pounds on flood defence schemes across the country
  • Management strategy
    The Met Office gives evacuation and flooding risks to certain areas
  • Management strategy
    The Met office names storms to help make the public aware of storms and to help plan