An
Assessment of the Effects of Flooding on Residential Properties
(A CASE STUDY OF CALABAR
SOUTH)
ABSTRACT
The study is aimed at
examining the effects of flooding on residential properties in Calabar South
Local government Area of Cross River State. The data needed for the study were
obtained through the use of 250 questionnaires in four intensively flooded areas
of the case study. However, the researcher also carried out physical
observation the areas prone to flood and general discussions and interviews
with the resident of these areas. Also both primary and secondary sources were
used for data collection. This shows that flood has serious effects in
residential properties and the residents in general. It then recommended that:
all drainage systems within the study area must be cleared to ensure free flow
of storm waters; the local planning authorities in the study area should ensure
adequate sanctions for violators of building regulations as this will go a long
way to curb the menace of flood in the affected areas.
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