Assessing the Farmer’s Perception on the Flood Risk Disasters in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State
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Abstract
The farmer’s perception of the flood risk disasters in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State was assessed in this study. The impacts of flooding disasters, emergency response measures used by the farmers in flood disasters, prevention measures used by the farmers in flood disasters, and perception of farmers on flooding disasters within the study area were all considered. A total of three hundred and ninety-nine (399) structured questionnaires were administered to the respondents in the study area. The results obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result revealed that the impacts of flood disasters have caused damage to property, farmlands, crops, livelihood and income, and health issues. In regards to emergency response measures, more than 70% of the respondents disagreed with emergency response measures used by the farmers in flood disasters while on preventive measures used by the farmers in flood disasters, 60% of the respondents agreed that the construction of physical barriers (e.g., bunds, dykes, levees), adopting flood-resistant crop varieties or livestock breeds, implementing proper land management practices (e.g., contour ploughing, terracing), installing drainage systems (e.g., ditches, subsurface drains), developing early warning systems for floods. Furthermore, on the perception of farmers on flooding disasters, 70% of the respondents observed that flood disasters have a significant impact on farms, crop or livestock damage, livelihoods of farmers, long-term environmental damage, and vulnerability of farmers in the study area. It was concluded that Alkaleri LGA is prone to flood disasters due to a lack of emergency response and preventive measures. There is a need for orientation and enlightenment to the farmers and residents on emergency response and preventive measures to mitigate the effects of flood disasters once they occur. Similarly, there is inadequate involvement from the state and local government authorities to plan the management and provide preferred solutions to mitigate the effects of the flood when it occurs.
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Alkaleri Local Government Area Bauchi State Farmer’s perception Flood riskLicense
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