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The Lynmouth floods occurred in August 1952 when heavy rainfall led to the River Lyn overflowing, causing devastating flash floods in the village of Lynmouth, Devon, England. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 34 people and significant destruction of homes and infrastructure. The flooding was exacerbated by the steep terrain and the rapid runoff from the surrounding hills. In the aftermath, the disaster prompted improvements in flood management and emergency response in the region.
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When was Lyton Mphande born?
Lyton Mphande was born in 1963.
What is lynmouth?
Lynmouth is a coastal town in North Devon in the South West of England
How many floods have happened in Spain?
107 floods have happend in Spain first one was in 1718
Which county is Lynmouth in?
England
When did the lynmouth flood start?
At 3.00AM - 9.00PM :)
What date was the Lynmouth flood?
The Lynmouth flood occurred on August 15-16, 1952. This devastating flood was caused by a severe storm that brought heavy rainfall, resulting in a flash flood that caused extensive damage and loss of life in the village of Lynmouth in Devon, England.
Who died in the Lynmouth flood 1952?
35 people died in that flood
How many people died in the lynmouth flood of 1952?
34 people 9 of them were children
Why did PC Harper nearly die in Lynmouth flood?
He almost got crushed by the bridge
How many houses were lost in the lynmouth flood?
93 houses were flattened and badly damaged
What natural features of the river Lyn's drainage basin made lynmouth vulnerable to a possible flood?
disaster
What did they do to stop the lynmouth flood happening again?
They set up flood signals and widened the Foot Bridge.
