How climate change is wreaking havoc on communities in Niger Delta

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The communities living in the oil-rich Niger Delta have been devastated by recurring floods. The lack of efforts to safeguard these communities or help them adapt to the conditions brought on by climate change has left them vulnerable and helpless. 

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Gaps in the availability and communication of early warning information about floods at the community level often increase its impact, said Taiwo Ogunwumi, president and founder of Geohazard Risk Mapping Initiative (GRMI).

GRMI is a non-profit that uses geographical information system software to provide flood maps at the community level in Nigeria. 

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“Our maps indicate the level of susceptibility to flood and provide a statistical estimation of the number of farmlands that might be affected by flood,” Ogunwumi said. “The aim is to help farmers be better prepared to adapt to the yearly flooding that affects crop production.”

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