ABSTRACT
The study assesses the environmental and health risks associated with urban flooding. Investigation revealed that communities where livelihoods depend on small-scale trading or agriculture, urban flooding often erodes the limited resources people have, pushing them further into poverty. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 100 (one hundred) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the study. Data was collected using the questionnaire and analyzed using the frequency distribution table to seek answers to the five (5) research questions. The data were presented on a frequency distribution table and analyzed using simple percentage, while two (2) hypotheses was tested using chi-square test. The findings reveal that urban flooding contributes to severe environmental degradation, including contamination of water sources, destruction of ecosystems, and waste accumulation. The health risks are equally alarming, with increased incidences of waterborne diseases, vector-borne infections, and mental health issues due to displacement and loss of property. Vulnerable populations, particularly those in low-income and densely populated areas, are disproportionately affected, amplifying social inequalities. The outcome of this research will inform public health strategies by identifying the health challenges exacerbated by flooding, such as waterborne diseases, and offering evidence-based recommendations to improve community resilience. It will also guide urban planners in designing effective drainage systems and flood management infrastructure to reduce the impact of flooding in urban areas.
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