International Journal of
Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Water Res. Environ. Eng.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6613
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJWREE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 347

Full Length Research Paper

Estimation of stream discharge of ungauged basins using NRCS-CN and remote sensing methods: A case study of Okhuwan and Okhaihe catchments, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Isagba E. S
  • Isagba E. S
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Izinyon O. C
  • Izinyon O. C
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Emeribe C. N
  • Emeribe C. N
  • National Centre for Energy and Environment, Energy Commission of Nigeria, University of Benin, Benin, City,
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Uwadia N. O
  • Uwadia N. O
  • National Centre for Energy and Environment, Energy Commission of Nigeria, University of Benin, Benin, City,
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Ezeh C. U
  • Ezeh C. U
  • Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 09 July 2021
  •  Accepted: 09 August 2021
  •  Published: 31 August 2021

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