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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

Vulnerabilities and resilience of coastal communities: disaster risk management for flooding in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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Ekene Ebele Uchenna-Ogbodo 1, 2, *

1 Disater Risk Management And Developmentall Studies, University of Portharcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
2 project Management, Anderson School of Mnagement, University of New Mexico, USA.
 
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 19(01), 1618-1632
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.1.1467
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.1.1467
 
Received on 12 June 2023; revised on 20 July 2023; accepted on 23 July 2023
 
Flooding is a recurrent and devastating natural hazard in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, significantly impacting coastal communities. This study employs Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) techniques to assess flood vulnerability and resilience capacity across various Local Government Areas (LGAs). By analyzing key parameters such as elevation, land use, slope, and proximity to rivers, the study identifies highly vulnerable regions and examines community preparedness and resilience capacity. Findings indicate that Southern Ijaw and Ekeremor LGAs exhibit the highest flood vulnerability due to low elevation and proximity to water bodies, while Sagbama and Kolokuma/Opokuma are less vulnerable. The resilience assessment highlights challenges in adaptive capacity, with inadequate institutional support and emergency response systems. The study underscores the necessity for integrated flood management strategies, including improved infrastructure, early warning systems, and community-based resilience programs. These findings contribute to the broader discourse on disaster risk management, offering insights for policymakers and stakeholders to enhance flood mitigation efforts in coastal communities.
 
Flood Disaster; Vulnerability; Resilience Capacity; Geographic Information System (GIS); Bayelsa StateFlood Disaster; Vulnerability; Resilience Capacity; Geographic Information System (GIS); Bayelsa State
 
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Ekene Ebele Uchenna-Ogbodo. Vulnerabilities and resilience of coastal communities: disaster risk management for flooding in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 19(1), 1618-1632. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.1.1467

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