AN ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD VULNERABILITY ZONES IN THE NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study deals with an assessment of flood vulnerability zones in the Niger Delta region by using a hydrological technique based on some measurable physical characteristics of flooding and vulnerability factors. On the basis of these factors, 18 settlements randomly selected across the three ecological zones in the region were assessed. Three flood risk zones emerged from the analysis. These are severe flood risk zones, moderated flood risk zones and low flood risk zones. Strategies for mitigating the hazard of flooding in the region are recommended.

Keywords:

• Flood vulnerability
• Hydrological technique
• Niger delta

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TEMI E. OLOGUNORISA *

* Corresponding author. Email: [email protected]