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Examining the Factors Responsible for Flooding in Aba North L.G.A, Abia State Nigeria

Eguzouwa, C, Nwaeke, E. P and, Nwanorue, C. G

Abstract

The work examined the cogent factors responsible for flooding in Aba North Local Government Area of Aba urban. One hundred respondents were selected for questionnaire distribution. Results obtained showed that, major factors responsible for flooding in the area include; government ineffectiveness and neglect, 13.59%, heavy and intense rainfall, 13.82%, non-functioning drainage systems, 11.62% and indiscriminate dumping of wastes, 11.62%. Recommendations made among other issues include; the evacuation and rehabilitation of existing blocked drainage channels.

Keywords

FactorsFloodingPeriods of flooding

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