This led to the flooding of Cumbria and in particular, the town of Cockermouth - despite the construction of a self-closing flood barrier in The warm air from the mid-Atlantic caused relief rainfall over the Cumbrian Mountains. The warmer the air, the more moisture it holds. A number of homes and businesses had been constructed on the flood plains of the local rivers. Following the earlier floods in Cockermouth, a flood prevention scheme was implemented.
River dredging was used to increase the capacity of the river channel so it could hold more water in the future. A self-closing flood barrier was also installed in to increase the height of the river banks - however, the record breaking rainfall of December was too much for the barrier to contain.
Alerting people to the risk of potential flooding enables the public to evacuate the area, reducing injuries and deaths. Economic losses can also be reduced as people and businesses can move their valuables to a safer area. Thousands of homes and businesses were flooded when record rainfall struck, causing landslides and river bank erosion and killing livestock.
What has been done since to reduce the likelihood of future flooding? What were the main physical and human causes of the Cockermouth flood? Physical causes The warm air from the mid-Atlantic caused relief rainfall over the Cumbrian Mountains.
The two rivers confluence at Cockermouth, which led to significant flooding. What's Cockermouth famous for? Cockermouth is famous for its association with various historical people - notably the poet William Wordsworth and the mutineer Fletcher Christian, both of whom were born in or near the town. What caused the flood in Cumbria ?
The flood in Cumbria was caused by very heavy rainfall over a large area, and records for the highest rainfall totals over 24 hour and 48 hour periods were broken.
Scientists are cautious about linking the apparent increase in extreme rainfall events with climate change. What are the UK weather hazards? The UK experiences a wide range of weather hazards. These include rain, wind, snow and drought. Where was the Cockermouth flood? On thursday 19th November, the rivers Cocker and Derwent, which join in Cockermouth, rose to a level that flooded much of central Cockermouth, leaving huge amounts of destruction, and most of the shops, restaurants and pubs in the town completely wrecked.
Do you have to sleep in your dorm every night? How do I reset my key fob after replacing the battery? Cumbria saw severe flooding in and Three people died in floods in Carlisle in January when mm of rain fell in just 36 hours.
The town of Keswick was devastated by floods in and Flood defences have been improved in both locations. Parts of Cumbria saw some flooding last month , which saw the new flood defences come into operation. Southern areas of Scotland also saw heavy rainfall over the weekend.
Several homes had to be evacuated as a result. Over 20 people were rescued by emergency services after flooding affected parts of Northern Ireland. Counties Tyrone, Londonderry and Fermanagh were reported as worst affected. Storm Desmond also brought flooding and power cuts to parts of Ireland, according to local media there.
Flooding was reported in Bandon in County Cork, Craughwell in County Galway, and Tralee in County Kerry, which, according to the Irish Times , was almost cut off early yesterday, with most of the main roads into the town flooded.
The Army was called in to assist with vehicles and personnel, alongside the Civil Defence and county council workers. A yellow level warning means residents in affected areas need to be aware that there may be a risk presented by the severe weather.
However, in areas where heavy rain has already fallen, further persistent rainfall may mean there could be a risk of flooding from overflowing rivers.
According to the Environment Agency, as of early Monday 07 December , there are 46 severe flood warnings in England and Wales. Nearly all the severe flood warnings are for areas in north west England, in particular around Carlisle, Cockermouth and Keswick.
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