Spatial Reflection of Drought and Providing Key Management Approaches (Case study: Villages in Central District of Sib and Soran County)

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1 Professor Department of Geography Human, Kharazmi University Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Birjand University, Iran

3 M.Sc., Department of Geography Human, Kharazmi University Tehran, Iran

4 PhD Student Department of Geography Human, Kharazmi University Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Sistan and Baluchestan provinces and especially Sib and Soran cities have been affected by drought for many years. Most of the effects of this crisis have affected the agricultural sector, especially in rural areas. The occurrence of drought in this city has many direct and indirect effects on the lives of villagers and, certainly, it is not possible to prevent the occurrence of this phenomenon in terms of natural factors and the occurrence of droughts; Therefore, the first step to deal with and reduce the economic and social effects of the phenomenon will be to know and accurately understand the management factors on the occurrence and intensification of this phenomenon. With this knowledge, the study investigated this issue in rural areas of Sib and Soran cities. Quantitative research is practical in terms of purpose. Because the goal of the research is to achieve rules that are used in real and practical situations and help to improve executive methods. 19 villages and based on Cochran's formula, 300 families were selected as a sample. Data collection on two questionnaires; First questionnaire was to identify the consequences and spatial effects of drought and the second questionnaire was in the form of the Delphi technique to determine the effective management factors and strategies for drought. The risk of drought in rural areas has had negative social, environmental, and economic consequences. The spread of false and illegal businesses, the depletion of springs, wells, and surface water resources, as well as the instability of residents' livelihoods have been among the most important negative consequences of drought. On the other hand, lack of job diversity and lack of government investment is the most important management factors in aggravating the effects of drought, in which changing the pattern of water consumption and its storage as effective solutions were obtained.

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Journal of Natural Environmental Hazards
Volume 11, Issue 34 - Serial Number 4
December 2022
Pages 179-198

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  • Receive Date: 23 August 1400
  • Revise Date: 06 February 1401
  • Accept Date: 07 March 1401

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