MODELLING SEASONAL FLOOD IN THE DOWNSTREAM OF SHIRORO DAM, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The highest occurring natural disasters in Nigeria are attributed to flood with its attendant consequences on lives and properties. Nigeria witnessed an increased number of dam construction between 1970 and 1995 as an aftermath of the Sahelian drought of 1970-1972. Communities located downstream of these dams, are traditional areas of special importance for rural communities. The resulting population growth and degradation of natural resources in these areas, aggravates flooding ...
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