The August 2011 Flood in Ibadan, Nigeria: Anthropogenic Causes and Consequences

Babatunde S. Agbola; Owolabi Ajayi; Olalekan J. Taiwo; Bolanle W. Wahab

doi:10.1007/s13753-012-0021-3

Article Contents

Article Navigation > International Journal of Disaster Risk Science > 2012 > 3(4): 207-217

Babatunde S. Agbola, Owolabi Ajayi, Olalekan J. Taiwo, Bolanle W. Wahab. The August 2011 Flood in Ibadan, Nigeria: Anthropogenic Causes and Consequences[J]. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 2012, 3(4): 207-217. doi: 10.1007/s13753-012-0021-3

Citation:

Babatunde S. Agbola, Owolabi Ajayi, Olalekan J. Taiwo, Bolanle W. Wahab. The August 2011 Flood in Ibadan, Nigeria: Anthropogenic Causes and Consequences[J]. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 2012, 3(4): 207-217. doi: 10.1007/s13753-012-0021-3

Citation:

PDF

The August 2011 Flood in Ibadan, Nigeria: Anthropogenic Causes and Consequences

doi: 10.1007/s13753-012-0021-3

1 Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, OYO 200284, Nigeria;
2 Department of Geology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 220005, Nigeria;
3 Department of Geography, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, OYO 200284, Nigeria

Available Online: 2021-04-26

Abstract

Abstract

Determining when and where flood strikes can be a daunting task. Apart from heavy and prolonged rainfalls and river overflows, there are anthropogenic causal factors of flooding. These anthropogenic factors are significantly variable and exacerbate floods, but may be difficult to measure. This study aims to unravel some of the anthropogenic factors, particularly with respect to their contributions to the flood in Ibadan City on 26 August 2011. Data were collected through structured questionnaire and key informant interviews. The August 2011 Ibadan flood was perhaps the worst in the history of this ancient city. Twelve anthropogenic factors are broadly identified as having contributed to the flood and the flood had five major consequences. Some policy implications that can help prevent future flood occurrence are outlined.
- floodplain management,
- Ibadan,
- Nigeria,
- urban flooding,
- waste management

FullText(HTML)

References(28)

References

Adelekan, I. O. 2010. Vulnerability Assessment of an Urban Flood in Nigeria:Abeokuta Flood 2007. Natural Hazards 56(1):215-231.

Adewale, P. O., A. Y. Sangodoyin, and J. Adamowski. 2010. Flood Routing in the Ogunpa River in Nigeria Using Hec-Ras. Journal of Environmental Hydrology 18, Paper 25. http://www.hydroweb.com/journal-hydrology-2010-paper-25.html.

Akintola, F. O. 1994. Flooding Phenomenon in Ibadan Region. In Ibadan Region, edited by M. O. Filani, 244-255. Ibadan:Rex Charles Publications & Connel Publications.

Akintola, F. O., and G. O. Ikwuyatum. 2012. Issues in Sustainable Flood Management in Nigeria. In Sustainable Environmental Management in Nigeria, edited by F. A. Ivbijaro and F. O. Akintola, 197-207. Ibadan:Book Builders.

Ashley, S. T., and W. S. Ashley. 2008. Flood Fatalities in the United States. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology 47(3):805-818.

Douglas, I., K. Alam, M. Maghenda, Y. McDonnell, L. McLean, and J. Campbell. 2009. Unjust Waters:Climate Change, Flooding and the Urban Poor in Africa. Environment and Urbanization 20(1):187-205.

Funk, T. 2006. Heavy Convective Rainfall Forecasting:A Look at Elevated Convection, Propagation and Precipitation Efficiency. In Proceedings of the 10th Severe Storm and Doppler Radar Conference. Des Moines, IA:National Weather Association.

Gupta, A., and R., Ahmad. 1999. Geomorphology and the Urban Tropics:Building an Interface between Research and Usage. Geomorphology 31(1-4):133-149.

Mabogunje, A. L. 1962. Yoruba Towns. Ibadan:Ibadan University Press.

McPherson, H. J., and T. F. Saarinen. 1977. Floodplain Dwellers Perception of the Flood Hazard in Tucson, Arizona. The Annals of Regional Science 11(2):25-40.

Momoh, S. 2011. SMEs, Landlords, Government, to Blame for Ibadan Flood Catastrophe. BusinessDay, Monday, 05 September 2011. http://www.businessdayonline.com/New/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26836:smes-landlords-governmentto-blame-for-ibadan-flood-catastrophe&catid=81:entrepreneur-news&Itemid=599.

Nash, R. 1982. Wilderness and the American Mind, 3rd edition. New Haven, CT:Yale University Press.

National Population Commission. 2009. Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, 2008. National Population Commission, Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Maryland, USA:ICF Macro Calverton.

National Water Resources Institute. 2011. Report of Assessment of the 26th August 2011 Ibadan Flood Disaster, Oyo State, Nigeria. Kaduna:NWRI.

NEST (Nigeria Environmental Study Action/Team). 1991. Nigeria's Threatened Environment:A National Profile. Nigeria:NEST.

Oguntala, A. B., and J. S., Oguntoyinbo. 1982. Urban Flooding in Ibadan:A Diagnosis of the Problem. Urban Ecology 7(1):39-46.

Olaniran, O. J. 1983. Flood Generating Mechanism at Ilorin, Nigeria. Geojournal 7(3):271-277.

Olaseha, I. O., and M. K. C. Sridhar. 2004. Community Mobilization for Drainage Improvement:Experience from Three Communities in Ibadan, Nigeria. International Quarterly of Community Health Education 22(10):77-85.

Ologunorisa, T. E., and A. Adejumo. 2005. Public Perception of Flood Hazard in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. The Environmentalist 25(1):39-45.

Onibokun, A. G., and A. J. Kumuyi. 1999. Ibadan. In Managing the Monster:Urban Waste and Governance in Africa, edited by A. G. Onibokun, 1-10. Ottawa:International Development Research Centre.

Oriola, E. O. 1994. Strategies for Combating Urban Flooding in a Developing Nation:A Case Study from Ondo, Nigeria. The Environmentalist 14(1):57-62.

Oyekan, T. A., and J. R. Roger. 1982. Flood Forecasting/Warning System for Ibadan, Nigeria. In Proceedings of International Symposium on Hydrometerology, 179-185. 13-17 June 1982, Denver, Colorado. American Water Resources Association.

Oyo State of Nigeria. 2005. Ministry of Environment and Water Resources Environmental Regulations, 2004. Supplement to Oyo State of Nigeria Gazette No. 5, Vol. 30, 3 March 2005, Part B, page B1-B10. Ibadan:Government Press.

Oyo State Government. 2011. Government of Oyo State Report on the Assessment of the 26th August 2011 Flood Disaster in Ibadan Metropolis. Oyo State Task Force on Flood Prevention and Management. Ibadan:Oyo State.

Thakur, P. K., S. Maiti, N. C. Kingma, V. H. Prasad, S. P. Aggarwal, and A. Bhardwaj. 2011. Estimation of Structural Vulnerability for Flood Using Geospatial Tools in the Rural Area of Orissa, India. Natural Hazards 61(2):501-520.

Wahab, B. 2011. Ibadan:A Rapidly Growing City in Need of a Master Plan. Paper presented at the Architects' Congress/Annual General Meeting organized by the Nigerian Institute of Architects, Oyo State Chapter, 7 July 2011, Ibadan.

Ward, R. 1978. Floods:A Geographical Perspective. London:Macmillan.

Zheng, Z., and S. Qi. 2011. Potential Flood Hazard Due to Urban Expansion in the Karst Mountainous Region of North China. Regional Environmental Change 11(3):439-440.

Relative Articles

Supplements(0)

Cited By

Proportional views