Decadal mapping of flood inundation and damage assessment in the confluence region of Rivers Niger and Benue using multi-sensor data and Google Earth Engine
Caleb Odiji,
Godstime James,
Ademuyiwa Oyewumi
et al.
Abstract:Climate change has made weather patterns more extreme, causing floods in Nigeria. Flooding is the most frequent and serious natural hazard in the confluence region of Rivers Niger and Benue, impacting lives, agriculture, and socio-economic activities significantly. Advancements in satellite technology and computational capabilities have enhanced rapid information about flood extent for monitoring, mitigation, and planning. However, there is a dearth of information based on time series analysis of flood inundat… Show more
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