Application of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) for a Case Study and Scenario Assessment of Flood Risk in the White Volta Basin of the Upper East Region, Ghana

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Atulley, Ampadu Boateng This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4186633/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Published Journal Publication published 23 Oct, 2024 Read the published version in Discover Water → Version 1 posted 12 You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract In recent years, Ghana, particularly the inhabitants of the Upper East Region, has experienced profound impact of flooding, largely attributable to the complex interplay of climatic factors. This research embarks on a comprehensive assessment of flood risk zones nestled within the White Volta basin, situated in the Upper East Region. The study employs advanced cartographic methodologies and uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in conjunction with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to systematically categorize areas susceptible to inundation. Leveraging geospatial datasets acquired from satellites such as Landsat and Sentinel. Topographic, slope, and Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) maps have been constructed. The empirical findings underscore the susceptibility of specific regions, including the Talensi District, territories within Bawku West, and some segments of the Bolgatanga Municipal area, to escalated flood risk. Additionally, the research underscores the high vulnerability of communities such as Nunku, Tolla, Zaare, Pwalugu, Balungu, Winkongo, Biung, and Tongo to the negative impact of inundation. Significantly, the study unveils a pivotal factor in the perpetuation of flood devastation—namely, the role of water discharge. This intrinsic linkage between discharge rates and flood occurrences underscores the pressing need to address this critical component in mitigation strategies to reduce adverse impacts on the basin's resident communities. The insights derived from the study offer some level of hope for residents, providing essential knowledge concerning flood-prone areas and optimal timing for agricultural activities to safeguard their cherished livelihoods. Flood risk Analytical Hierarchy Process White Volta Ghana Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Published Journal Publication published 23 Oct, 2024 Read the published version in Discover Water → Version 1 posted Editorial decision: Revision requested 07 Aug, 2024 Reviews received at journal 30 Jul, 2024 Reviews received at journal 30 Jul, 2024 Reviewers agreed at journal 22 Jul, 2024 Reviewers agreed at journal 21 Jul, 2024 Reviews received at journal 03 May, 2024 Reviewers agreed at journal 29 Apr, 2024 Reviewers agreed at journal 28 Apr, 2024 Reviewers invited by journal 17 Apr, 2024 Editor assigned by journal 15 Apr, 2024 Submission checks completed at journal 15 Apr, 2024 First submitted to journal 29 Mar, 2024 You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. 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