Effectiveness of drainage network in combating flood occurrence in Owerri, Imo state Department: Geography By: Njideka Project ID: 7525 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe perpetual threat flooding poses is a critical concern for urban and rural areas, and despite the presence of drainage networks, communities continue to grapple with significant challenges, including property damage, loss of life, and economic disruption. This study endeavors to delve into the intricacies of the effectiveness of drainage networks in managing flood occurrences in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The primary objective of this research is to thoroughly evaluate the effectiveness of the drainage network in combating floods within the city of Owerri. The methodological approach involves the collection of data from various communities in the Owerri metropolis. The study result shows that the quality of the drainage network within the study area is between fair and poor. Furthermore, the study identified that the effect of the flood is more on Movement obstruction, House distortion, Landslide/erosion, Infrastructural collapse. The hypothesis testing using chi-square shows that there is a significant association between flood monthly occurrence and the effect of flooding in Owerri metropolis. The study recommends infrastructure upgrades, such as widening existing drainage channels, installing additional culverts, and implementing state-of-the-art pumping systems, are identified as critical measures to augment the drainage network's capacity. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Geography project topics and materials you might be interested in»Importance of introducing information technology in the teaching of geography in some selected secondary schools in Kumbotso local government area, Kano state»Urbanization and industrial growth in Kano State»Impact of rural-urban migration on the economy of the rural environment of Kano state»Role of women in livestock management and production - a case study of Garko local government area»Effect of gully erosion on the environment - a case study of Ipokia Lga»Factors influencing students poor performance in geography subject in Kano state (a case study of Gwale local government, Kano state)»Effectiveness of drainage network in combating flood occurrence in Owerri, Imo state»Evaluation of farmers’ perception on climate change in Biu local government area of Borno state