Journal of Geography  & Natural Disasters
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Department of Geography, Ngaoundere University, Adamawa, Cameroon

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Worst Natural Event and Disaster Preventive and Preparedness Measures in Northern Cameroon Regions and in Few Neighboring Nigerian Government States
  Author(s): Ahmadou Bouba*, Amougou Francois and Yerima
  
  The paper describes the 2012’s flood disaster as the worst natural event occurred in Cameroon more than 60 years back. The paper also presents all the government projects or engagement for preparedness, preventive measures in view to reduce forthcoming flood calamity events in the country. The Far North and North regions being the most affected are the sites of observation. Though Cameroon experienced flood events since ninety’s, the 2012’s flood events was said to be the worst in the country. The estimated number of flood-displaced people reached 88,640 and affected 168 schools with 62,344 children in the both regions. In the neighboring country (Nigeria) the flood caused huge damages, out of the 36 states in Nigeria, 32 were affected with six states namely Taraba, Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Rivers and Bayelsa being the worst knock The sites of study.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2167-0587.23.13.287

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