The 2024 UK Floods – Why Are They Getting Worse?”

📌 Introduction:

Flooding in the UK has become more frequent and severe. But what are the causes, and how does this link to GCSE Geography?

📌 What Happened? (Brief News Summary)

• Date & Location: February 2024, severe flooding affected Yorkshire and the Midlands.
• Key Facts: Over 5,000 homes damaged, £50 million in economic losses.
• Causes: Prolonged rainfall, saturated ground, poor urban drainage.

📌 How This Links to GCSE Geography:

• Rivers & Flooding → Causes of flooding & management.
• Climate Change → Extreme weather and global warming.
• Urbanisation → How cities increase flood risks.

📩 Exam Question Challenge:

🎯 “Using a recent example, explain how human and physical factors contribute to flooding. (6 marks)”