2012 May Have been the Wettest Ever Year for England

The video discusses the severe flooding in Burton Fleming in 2012, marking it as the second wettest year on record. It highlights the challenges faced by residents and farmers due to extreme weather conditions, including ruined crops and waterlogged lands. The Met Office data shows increasing rainfall trends, with four of the five wettest years occurring since 2000. The video also covers the efforts by water companies to manage water resources amid unpredictable weather patterns, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure to handle future climate extremes.

What was the main cause of the flooding in East Yorkshire in 2012?

• Extreme rainfall

• Earthquake

• Heavy snowfall

• High winds

According to the Met Office, how does the total rainfall in 2012 compare to the record set in 2000?

• It was the same

• It was significantly higher

• It was slightly lower

• It was significantly lower

What challenges did farmers face due to the extreme weather in 2012?

• Lack of labor

• High temperatures

• Difficulty in harvesting and planting crops

• Increased pest infestations

What measures is Anglian Water taking to manage the variation in rainfall?

• Importing water from other regions

• Reducing water supply

• Investing in treatment plants and reservoirs

• Building more dams

What was the expected impact of global warming on Britain's climate, and what is the reality?

• Expected drier climate; reality is more droughts

• Expected Mediterranean climate; reality is more rain

• Expected more snow; reality is less precipitation

• Expected colder climate; reality is hotter summers