Flooding in the city of Bamenda, Cameroon
In Cameroon there is an increase in the frequency of flooding in all agroecological zones . Bamenda located in the western highlands of Cameroon presents a peculiar situation. With Abundant rainfall (> 2300mm / year), very hilly relief, poor environmental conditions and very limited control of urban development, this city is very exposed to flooding. Furthermore, the ambiguity of the land tenure system, urban poverty, poor civil protection, high population growth and uncontrolled spatial expansion of the city explain the high vulnerability of populations.
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