Mapping of Flood Prone Areas in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria Using Gis Techniques

Okorafor, O.O.; Chikwue, Maxwell I.; Nwakuba, N. R.; Nwaobi, Favour A.

doi:10.31364/scirj/v9.i07.2021.p0721867

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“…While the percentage is low, it still indicates a concern for agricultural productivity and food security. This finding agrees with the findings of Okorie, (2015), and Okoroafor, et al, (2021)that the prevalent climate change-related disasters in Imo State are flooding and its associated consequences.…”

Section: Most Frequently Observed Climate Change Related Disasterssupporting

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Perceptions of climate change-related disasters and impact on household food security in rural farm households in Imo State, Nigeria

Kanu,

Onyekwere

2024

J. Agr. Food Sci.

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This study investigates the perception of climate change-related disasters and their impact on household food security in rural farm households in Imo State, Nigeria. Studies have consistently shown an association between climate change and food insecurity in different parts of the world. However the impact of climate change varies over time and space and therefore cannot be generalized. If household food security is to be secured in Imo State, it becomes imperative to identify the specific climate change related disasters that adversely affect household food security as well as the intervention priorities in specific communities. The study utilizes descriptive analytical tools to analyze the data from 186 farm households across four agricultural communities in the state. Findings reveal that excessive rainfall leading to flooding is the most prevalent climate change-related disaster, followed by excessive heat and irregular rainfall patterns. A significant majority of respondents attribute household food insecurity to these climate change-related disasters at high or very high levels. Various mitigation strategies adopted by households include changes in farming practices, irrigation methods, crop replacement, and land modification techniques. The study also identifies top priorities for government intervention as improving drainage and irrigation systems, establishing community weather forecast centers, and providing fertilizer subsidies. Additionally, enhancing hedging technology and pest/disease control strategies were recognized as important interventions. The study emphasizes the importance of tailored interventions, continuous data collection, and awareness campaigns to enhance agricultural resilience and ensure food security in the face of climate change impacts.

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Section: Most Frequently Observed Climate Change Related Disasterssupporting

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Perceptions of climate change-related disasters and impact on household food security in rural farm households in Imo State, Nigeria

Kanu,

Onyekwere

2024

J. Agr. Food Sci.

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“…A GIS-aided ood vulnerability assessment of Imo State identi ed Oguta and Ohaji/Egbema as very high risk and Owerri as high risk areas (Okoroafor et al, 2021).…”

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Factors Influencing Homeowners' Decision to Purchase Flood Insurance in Flood-prone Areas of Imo State, Nigeria

Onyike

Onuoha

Gerald-Ugwu

2022

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Severe floods have become an annual experience in Imo State inflicting losses of lives and property on the population. The most affected areas are Oguta, Ohaji/Egbema and Owerri. This situation notwithstanding, most homeowners in these areas have not taken advantage of flood insurance facility. This study attempts to identify the factors affecting homeowners' flood insurance purchase decisions in Oguta, Ohaji/Egbema and Owerri, and to apply discriminant analysis technique on those factors to determine whether or not there are significant differences in perception between those willing to purchase flood insurance and those not willing. The study equally seeks to determine the variables that best account for the differences in perception between the two groups. Tests using Wilks’ lambda, eigenvalues, canonical correlation, functions at group centroids, and classification accuracy were applied on identified sets of relevant determinants. The study found that those willing to purchase flood insurance were more concerned with the mitigation of flood catastrophe, apparently because they are worst hit by the floods, while those who were not willing were more indifferent as they appear to be less certain and aware of flood insurance. However, the variables with the most predictive power in accounting for the differences in perception and have the highest impact were found to be within the measures of behavioral, attitudinal and emotional determinants. The study therefore concludes that the likelihood of purchasing flood insurance in the study areas depends greatly on information availability, consumers’ insurance literacy and level of trust on the integrity of insurance companies.

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Impact of climate change on climate extreme indices in Kaduna River basin, Nigeria

Zaharaddeen

Sawa

Abdussalam

et al. 2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Mapping of Flood Prone Areas in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria Using Gis Techniques

Cited by 4 publications

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Perceptions of climate change-related disasters and impact on household food security in rural farm households in Imo State, Nigeria

Perceptions of climate change-related disasters and impact on household food security in rural farm households in Imo State, Nigeria

Factors Influencing Homeowners' Decision to Purchase Flood Insurance in Flood-prone Areas of Imo State, Nigeria

Impact of climate change on climate extreme indices in Kaduna River basin, Nigeria

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