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Flood risk management in Khorramabad watershed using the DPSIR framework

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  • Ebrahim Karimi Sangchini

    (AREEO)

  • Amin Salehpour Jam

    (Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research Institute (SCWMRI))

  • Jamal Mosaffaie

    (Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Research Institute (SCWMRI))

Abstract

This investigation aims to identify, prioritize, and determine the trend of changes in the factors affecting flood potential in the Khorramabad watershed in Iran; propose and evaluate appropriate management solutions to mitigate driving forces and pressures; and utilize the DPSIR framework to improve the state and reduce the relevant impacts. For this purpose, we quantified several indicators and criteria for each component of a conceptual cause–effect relationship diagram. According to the findings, climate change (with an average rank of 2.93), population pressure (~ 2.78), and traditional animal husbandry (~ 2.45) are the most influential factors influencing the occurrence of flooding in this watershed. The combination of flood risk factors has resulted in a significant increase in runoff production and consequently in flood discharge in the region. The results of this study indicate that: (a) there has been an upward trend in flood occurrence; (b) the pressure caused by the driving forces is intensifying; (c) the ability of managers to control the driving force is extremely limited; and d) the introduced policies have failed to mitigate flood risk.

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  • Ebrahim Karimi Sangchini & Amin Salehpour Jam & Jamal Mosaffaie, 2022. "Flood risk management in Khorramabad watershed using the DPSIR framework," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 114(3), pages 3101-3121, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nathaz:v:114:y:2022:i:3:d:10.1007_s11069-022-05507-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s11069-022-05507-4
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