Investigating the causes of drought in the watershed of Hable River in Semnan province
Authors
1
MSc graduated of Agriculture meteorology at Semnan University and Senior expert of Regional Water Company of Semnan , Semnan.
2
Associate Professor of Combat Desertification Group, Desert Studies College, Semnan University, Semnan,
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Associate Professor of Dry lands ManagmentGroup, Desert Studies College, Semnan University, Semnan.
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Senior expert of Regional Water Company of Semnan, Semnan
10.22034/wmji.2024.2043829.1087
Abstract
Drought is one of the natural disasters that has caused a lot of damage in Iran. Considering the importance of the Hable Rood watershed in the development of various activities, especially the agricultural sector, and the adverse effects of drought on this region, in this research, the causes of drought including natural and human factors in the region were investigated and using the Group Analytical Hierarchy Process (GAHP) Factors were ranked. The results obtained from 11 natural factors and 14 selected human factors showed that among natural factors, rainfall reduction is the most important factor and water and wind erosion is the least important factor. Among human factors, the lack of integrated and efficient management in the water sector and agriculture, and regional and national policies have been identified as the most important factors, and piloting the region as the least important factor. The obtained results indicate that the water shortage crisis can be managed better with proper and efficient management and the implementation of correct policies in water management. On the other hand, proper actions should be taken by the authorities in this regard. The obtained results can be used for related organizations to solve the problem of water stress in the studied area.
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