Evaluation of Flooding on the Secondary School Students in Ogba / Egbema / Ndoni Local Government Area in Rivers State , Nigeria

This study evaluates the effects of flooding on the Secondary School Students in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, which occurred in October 2012. Data of this study were obtained from questionnaires, interview, personal observation, and newspaper report. The result o...

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Published in:Kuwait chapter of Arabian journal of business & management review 2013-11, Vol.3 (3), p.14-19
Main Author: Amadi , Eric Chikweru
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Effects
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Flood damage
FLOODPLAINS
FLOODS
Hydrology
Learning
Local government
NIGERIA
Rivers
Secondary school students
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Storm damage
STUDENTS
Studies
السهول الفيضانية
الطلاب
الظروف البيئية
الفيضانات
المدارس الثانوية
نيجيريا
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Summary:This study evaluates the effects of flooding on the Secondary School Students in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, which occurred in October 2012. Data of this study were obtained from questionnaires, interview, personal observation, and newspaper report. The result of analysis showed that floods in Omoku occurred mostly at the event of rainfall intensity and amount and especially at rainy season but this particular flood occurred in October 2012 after the main rainy season (August/September). Factors other than rainfall identified to substantially influenced flooding in the study are: lack of good drainage network, dumping of wastes / refuse in drainage and water channels, topographic characteristics, overflowing of riverbanks, low infiltration due to high water table and degree of built up areas leading to increased runoffs, and climate changes. Public enlightenment and necessary legislation and enforcement are recommended to checkmate activities aiding flooding.
ISSN:2224-8358
2224-8358
DOI:10.12816/0017470