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This lecture covers the mapping of flood prone areas in Niamey, focusing on the high frequency of flooding, causes, and aggravating factors such as urbanization and deforestation. The methodology involves hazard mapping, analysis, vulnerability assessment, and mapping of elements at risk. The presentation highlights the use of GIS to create flood risk maps for decision support in disaster risk reduction.