THE EFFECT OF CHANNELIZED DRAINAGE SYSTEM ON THE ENVIROMENT IN MINNA

Abstract

ABSTRACT This research work attempts to examine the effects of the channelized drainage system in Minna metropolis and to examine the existing drainage channels in the study area. The work has established that there was flooding and erosion in Minna after a heavy rainfall and many roads, residential and non residential compounds, open spaces are usually flooded and this flood causes damages to farmlands, properties and block roads at times. It is because of this flood and damages that brought about the construction of drainage channels in Minna in order to minimize and control the flood. v