Authors : Mchi Akaawase Alexander; Odigwe Moses

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26may2051

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Abstract : Flooding is the most common natural disasters worldwide which cannot be completely eradicated but mitigates through flood management measures. The study aimed at carrying out risk assessment of flood receptacle zones of University of Uyo Annex and environs, Uyo with a view to suggesting remedial actions to mitigate through flood management measures. The study employed the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies, direct observation and measurement methods to generate flood hazard map of University of Uyo Annex and environs. ArcGIS 10.1 software and Golden Surfer 25.0 software were used to generate Digital Elevation Model (DEM), contours and overland flow analysis that produced the direction of water flow, and unveil stagnate water points which contribute to flood hazards in the area. 340 random spatial locations were selected during the 2025 flash flood event to identify flood risk zones in University of Uyo Annex and environs. From the results of the study, flood prone hazard areas in University of Uyo Annex and environs were identified. Flood management measure such as structural mitigation consisting of underground drainage channel construction was recommended to evacuate flood waters to Iba Oku River. The study further recommends creation of flood control zone in Uyo metropolis.

Keywords : Flood Receptacle Zones, Flood Risk, Geographic Information Systems, Flood Control Zone, Infrastructure.

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