Owerri is rapidly growing in population and built environment, with corresponding, high increase in pavements or paved surfaces. This study explores the integrated approach of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information systems (GIS) techniques in flood management with the goal of mapping areas vulnerable to flood hazard and, increase in paved surfaces. Digital elevation dataset from Shuttle Radar Topographical Mission (SRTM) were downloaded from USGS explorer. Also,
This work was carried out in collaboration between all authors. Author KOEU designed the study and performed the remote sensing and geo statistic analysis. Authors MCI and GTA wrote the protocol and wrote the first draft of the manuscript. Author CCU reviewed and discussed further the implications of the result on the environment. Author IEO managed and reported various implications to the global climate and environmental sustainability. All authors read and approved the final manuscript Article Information
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