FLOODS AND GALES ADD THEIR HAVOC

The video discusses the increasing danger and damage from floods in Britain, particularly affecting East London, where floodwaters contaminated water supplies, leaving many without drinking water. Emergency supplies were distributed, but a subsequent violent gale caused further destruction, including structural damage and loss of life. The video highlights the challenges faced by affected areas and the response efforts.

What was one of the main causes of trouble in East London as mentioned in the video?

• A severe drought

• A snowstorm

• The River Lee flooding

• An earthquake

What was the consequence of the contamination at the Lee Bridge waterworks?

• Power outages

• Road closures

• Lack of drinking water

• Increased traffic

How were emergency supplies distributed after the water contamination?

• Via trucks

• By train

• Through pipelines

• By air drops

What natural event followed the floods, causing further damage?

• A tsunami

• A landslide

• A violent gale

• A tornado

What happened to the chimney stack in St John's Wood?

• It was reinforced

• It was removed for repairs

• It fell through a house

• It was struck by lightning