Flooding on the River Severn 1995
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Effects of floods on the Severn.
Case study of floods in the middle course of a river showing River Severn floods in the Gloucester area in January 1995. Shows farms and roads under water, the river in Gloucester turned into a massive lake and effects on residents of the area, who are shown scrambling for sand bags and trying to leave their houses.
From:
Landmarks The River Severn Caring for the River
First Broadcast
:
03 February 1997
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9
Subject : Geography
Topic : Rivers
Keywords : Floods
Notes : Clip looks at floodwork and river basin work - covers areas of river basin management including controlling flooding and the effects of flooding.
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