Modeling Flood Risks in Nigeria's Sudan-Sahel Region
 

This research project focuses on constructing a simulated representation of climate anomalies and modeling the potential exposure to flood risks in the Sudan-Sahel region of Nigeria. By analyzing historical climate data and projecting future anomalies, the study aims to understand the spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall and temperature anomalies. Additionally, it seeks to identify flood susceptibility zones, assess population exposure, and analyze land cover patterns in relation to flood susceptibility. Through community engagement, the project aims to enhance resilience and inform adaptation strategies to mitigate the region's vulnerability to floods and climate variability.

Study Site:

The Sudan-Sahel region of Nigeria, including states such as Borno, Taraba, Jigawa, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Niger.

Main Research Questions:

• How are historical rainfall and temperature anomalies distributed over space and time in the Sudan-Sahel region of Nigeria, and do projected anomalies show similar trends?
• What are the national and regional disaggregations of different flood susceptibility zones, and what are their spatial extents?
• How do communities perceive floods and respond to them?

Research Team Members:

• Umar Nura Khalil (Principal Investigator) - Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
• Mohammed Halimatu Sadiya - PhD student, Ahmadu Bello University
• Mohammed Kaka Shettima - PhD student, Ahmadu Bello University
• Kura Abdulrazak Tijjani - Assistant Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University