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UK HEATWAVE (Responses (Limitations placed on water (Hose pipe ban), NHS…
UK HEATWAVE
Responses
NHS and media gave guidance to the public
Limitations placed on water
Hose pipe ban
Speed limits imposed on trains
Government created 'heat wave plan'
Impacts
Social
People suffered from heat strokes and dehydration
2000 people died from heat related causes
Environmental
Crop yields were low
Rail networks disrupted
Economical
Key Facts
2003
Causes
Anticyclone (areas of high pressure)
Stayed in the area for most of August
Blocked any low pressure systems
Normally bring cooler and wetter conditions
ICELAND ERUPTION