Abstract:
This study focused on finding out flood cause factors and the impacts of land slide and flood on
the socio-economic sectors of Dire Dawa. To achieve the objectives the study employed trend
analysis; secondary data used and take from the goverement office;
Results of the questionery showed that high intensity of rainfall accompanied
by severe forest degradation has caused increased flood damage in the impact area. Moreover, he
inundation result showed residential areas and business centers experienced the worst
socio-economic damages among the different sectors in the city. It has also an enormous impact
on the economic foundation of the city due to expenditure for rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Absence of early warning system and land-use policy has contributed to the increased impact of
the disaster.
