J. Osarobo

This study investigated the causes of flooding in Egor Local Government Area. In carrying out this study questionnaire were sorted using SPSS version 21. The result from this research work revealed that there are both physical and anthropogenic causes of flood in Egor Local Government Area from respondents perception. The physical causes in their order of importance include: heavy rainfall, lack of vegetal cover, topography (low-lying areas etc). amongst others. While the anthropogenic or humaninduced causes in their order of severity include: increase in built-up areas (urbanization), poor drainage system, blockage of drainage system with debris and so on. This research approach which is purely descriptive or exploratory in nature has indeed create robust awareness on the human-base activities and the physical factors responsible for the flood problem in the study area Thus, this study
saw the need to adopt some measures such as adequate drainage system provision, proper refuse disposal system, creating environmental awareness, raising building foundation in low lying areas, and so on to prevent, control and mitigate the causes of flood in the study area . Undoubtedly, this study is an eye opener to residents, leaders, planners within the study area and may also provide vital
information and guide to researchers and government on the causes of flood in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria