"Urban Flood Intricacies and Implications in Uyo Capital City, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria"

Abstract

The work examined urban flood intricacies and Implications in Uyo Capital City, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria with a view to reducing negative flood related scenario that is detrimental to sustainable urban environment. To achieve this, seven flood sites were identified with different depths of drains in the study area. Therefore, flood intricacies are facilitated by natural consequences which further is provoked by anthropogenic parameters such as; road without drains 19.1%, heavy and prolonged rainfall 24.6%, topography 10.2%, dumping of wastes in gutter 13.2%, urban surface characteristics with high cemented surfaces 6%, houses built on watershed 6.2% amongst others. The study pinpoints that flood dynamics is multifaceted with dire consequences on the wholesomeness of Uyo Capital City in terms of loss of lives and properties, disrupted communication routes, and other social impacts. The work recommended that sensitization of residents on human components of flood scenario with appropriate town planning laws must be put in place. Above all, Uyo Capital City must make waste evacuation and management internalized amongst residents for sustainable urban space.