TITLE:
Geospatial Analysis of Flood Vulnerability Levels Based on Physical Characteristics and Resilience Capacity of Peri-Urban Settlements in Nigeria
AUTHORS:
Omobolaji Oluwamuyiwa Afolabi, Victoria Ojone Emelu, Elekwachi Wali, Maureen Chidinma Orji, Lilian Chidinma Bosco-Abiahu, Olushola Idowu Tonye Yemi-Jonathan, Odinaka Amadi Wali, Sunny Oghenefegor Asomaku
KEYWORDS:
Community Resilience, Flood Vulnerability, Geospatial Analysis, Physical Environment, Resilience Capacity
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection,
Vol.10 No.8,
August
31,
2022
ABSTRACT: Flooding is becoming a yearly reoccurring event in
many communities and cities in Nigeria, leading to the destruction of
properties and deaths; hence, we must take measures to either prepare for the
impact or curb the occurrence. The study identified flood vulnerability levels
of communities in Isoko North LGA based on physical environmental domains such
as land use, elevation, and proximity to river channel
(drainage) using geospatial techniques. Also, attributes that could contribute to the resilience
capacity building of the communities were assessed. From the study, 73.93% of the entire area is moderately
and highly vulnerable to flood, while among the communities, seventeen (17) are categorized as moderately vulnerable, and four
(4) are lowly vulnerable. The overall resilience capacity of the communities
indicated can build a substantial capacity towards community resilience (3.02,
0.06). However, there is a need to encourage collaboration with stakeholders to
improve mitigation action and enhance various shortcomings toward resilience
capacity building.