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Flood Prevention Committee Ministry of EnergyDeputy for water and sewage affairs

Flood Management in IranCountry Report

Jabbar VatanfadaSecretary of Flood PreventionSecretary of Flood PreventionCommitteeCommittee

Fariba AvaridehFlood Prevention CommitteeFlood Prevention CommitteeMaryam SamimiFlood Prevention CommitteeFlood Prevention Committee

Contents:

1. Floods in Iran

2 R t Hi t f Fl d M t2.Recent History of Flood Management

3. Current Situation of Flood Management- Pilot Projects

- Challenges

4 Future Plans4. Future Plans

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1. Floods in Iran

Introduction

347 mm

423mm

Annual Rainfall=240 mm

423mm

107 mm

166 mm

226 mm

380 mmArea 1.6 million Km2

Population: 75 million

Climate: Arid and Semi Arid

Average Annual Precipitation: 240 mm

No of Major River Basins: 6 Basins

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Nature of Floods in Iran

Types of Floods

Flash Floods

Long-lasting Floods

Mountainous Rivers Floods

Seasonal River Floods

Tidal Rivers Floods

Urban Floods

2No Flood location Flood type Year

1 Shiraz Urban 2004

2 G lid h Fl h 20057, 8 & 9

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2 Golidagh Flash 2005

3 Karun 4 dam Flash 2006

4 Chahbahar, Guno Tidal 2007

5 Breaking of Jakigor bridge

Tidal 2007

6 Kheirabad Dam Tidal 2007

7Qum Urban 20098

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Qum Urban 20098

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Jul.30th, 1998More than 50 Human losses

$

Masouleh Flood

Golestan Flood-2001Aug.10th, 2001

More than 1 million U.S. $ DamagesEffective factor : River channel encroachment

Aug.10th, 2001More than 200 Human lossesMore than 60 millions U.S. $ DamagesEffective factor : Lacking of public education

Tajrish FloodJul.26th, 1987About 400 Human lossesMore than 75 million U S $ DamagesMore than 75 million U.S. $ DamagesEffective factor : River channel encroachment

Qum FloodMarch 31th 2009

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March.31th, 20094 Human lossesMore than 30 million U.S.$ DamagesEffective factor : River channel encroachment, using river bedas public parking area

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Major Causes of Floods in Iran

NaturalIntense rainfallInadequate vegetation and soil coveradequate egetat o a d so co eSteep mountain terrain

Man-madeLand use changesFlood plain encroachmentDeforestationExtensive gravel miningI d i f i f t tImproper design of infrastructureImproper urban drainage network

Frequency of Flood Occurrence in Different Provinces (1951-2007)

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2. Recent History of Flood Management

TimeBefore 1989 only a limited group, related to the Ministry of Interior, was responsible to

Legislation and Responsible Organizations

allocate compensational payments to flood victims and reconstruction of flood damages

1991 the law of "National Committee on Natural Disaster Reduction" and "Flood Prevention Committee" was approved by parliament

1995 "River Engineering and Flood Control Bureau " was established at the national level in the Ministry of Energy

1998 relevant provincial offices were established all over the country

2003 The law of "Disaster Management" was passed

2009 "Disaster Management Organization" was established

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Flood Control Measures

TimeBefore 1992 flood control measures was limited to Construction of flood protection

walls. Limited funds were allocated only for casualties and reconstruction of damaged structures.

1995 Later, guidelines and manuals provided standards for river engineering projects, and different structures (Dikes, Groins, …) along with dredging were applied for river channel improvement, protection and control of erosion or sedimentation.

2000 Non- structural measures such as Flood Warning Systems, and2000 Non structural measures such as Flood Warning Systems, and floodplain delineation and flood zoning maps, were introduced in order to cover the shortcomings and disadvantages of structural measures.

3. Current Situation of Flood Management

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NationalNational DisasterDisaster ManagementManagement OrganizationOrganization (NDMO)(NDMO) isis responsibleresponsibleforfor controlcontrol andand managementmanagement ofof allall naturalnatural disastersdisasters andand crisescrises inin thethecountrycountry

Organizational Structure of Flood Management

AllAll otherother relatedrelated organizationsorganizations workwork withwith NDMONDMO underunder 1414 workingworkinggroups,groups, includingincluding WorkingWorking groupgroup ofof Flood,Flood, MarineMarine Hazards,Hazards,Electricity,Electricity, WaterWater andand WasteWaste waterwater

NDMO supervises,NDMO supervises, coordinates and finances all committees.coordinates and finances all committees.

Secretary of Flood prevention working group is at the Ministry ofSecretary of Flood prevention working group is at the Ministry ofSecretary of Flood prevention working group is at the Ministry of Secretary of Flood prevention working group is at the Ministry of Energy.Energy.

Provincial subcommittees Provincial subcommittees of Flood,of Flood, Marine Hazards, Electricity, Marine Hazards, Electricity, Water and Waste water manage and control floods in their criteria Water and Waste water manage and control floods in their criteria and under supervision of NDMO and Ministry of Interiors.and under supervision of NDMO and Ministry of Interiors.

Organizational Structure

Supreme Council for Disaster Management

----------------------------------------Head: President

D Mi i f I iDeputy: Minister of Interior

National Disaster Management Organization

Deputy of Deputy of Deputy ofDeputy of Preparedness and response

Disaster Information Management Center

Deputy of reconstruction and

rehabilitation

Deputy of Prediction and

prevention

Resource Management and

Development Center

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Organizational Structure

National Disaster Management Organization

14 Committees

Committee of Flood, Marin Hazards, Electricity,

Water and waste water-----------------------------------

Committee of Earthquake, Land Sliding, Constructions

And Urban Development ----------------------------

Committee of rescue and public education---------------------------

Red Crescent Society…..

Ministry of Energy Ministry of Roads and Urban Development

Red Crescent Society

Sub committee of Flood Prevention

Sub committee of Marin Hazards

Sub committee of Electricity

Sub committee of Water and

waste water

Water Distribution Legislation (1983), article 45, act 2,Declares that river bed and floodplains of all the rivers (permanent

Legislation

Declares that river bed and floodplains of all the rivers (permanentor seasonal), and wetlands belong to the public and should bemanaged by Ministry of Energy.

The law of "Disaster Management" was passed in 2003 and"Disaster Management Organization" was established in 2009.

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1. Structural Measures1.1. Dam construction projects

Measures

- Golestan Storage Dam (Golestan Province- 2001 & 2002Floods)

- Karoon Storage Dams (Khozestan Province- 2004 & 2005 Flood)

- ………..

- ………..

1. Structural Measures1.2. Flood control and river training projects (more than 200

Measures (continued)

projects)Karoon River

Aras River

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Flood Control and River Training Projects

120

140

160

180

200

planned

Implemented

0

20

40

60

80

100

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Km

Year

yearSumRiver Training Works

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Programmed (Km) 30 30 40 50 60 60 270

Implemented (Km) 33 72 109 151 178 ‐ 543

Percentage 110 240 273 302 297 ‐ 201

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2. Non-Structural Measures

2.1. Determination of Legal extent of River Bed and Floodplains

Measures (continued)

River Bed

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2. Non-Structural Measures

2.2. Publication of flood zoning maps

Measures (continued)

100 year flood zone (Gorganrood River- Golestan Province)

Non-Structural Measures (examples)

Prioritization of rivers for determination of legal extent of river bed, and flood zones

20000 Km

10000 Km

6000 Km

‘ ‡v Ç Í· ÷‡v ÿ‡ô Ç Í· ÷‡v ÿ· • Ç Í· ÷‡vFirst Priority Second Priority Third Priority

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Performance of Determination of Legal Extent of River Bed and Flood Zones

Determination of River bed

 and Floodplain extent 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Programmed (Km) 700 800 900 1500 2000 2500 3000 5013 4500 20913

Studied (Km) 2451 2543 2662 1542 1913 2674 2477 5686 5288 27236

Percentage 350 318 296 103 96 107 83 113 118 130

Sumyear

2. Non-Structural Measures

2.3. Coordination with Dams Operation and Management Department

Measures (continued)

and Management Department2.4. Providing “National Standard of Preparing Flood

Action Plans” (in progress)2.5. Initiation of Integrated Flood Management (pilot project)

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2. Non-Structural Measures

2.6. Development of Hydro-Environmental Mathematical Analysis Tool (HEMAT) Model for simulating steady and

Measures (continued)

Analysis Tool (HEMAT) Model for simulating steady andunsteady flow, sediment & water quality

2. Non-Structural Measures

2.7. Study and implementation of different types of FloodForecasting and Warning Systems:

Measures (continued)

Forecasting and Warning Systems:

− Meteorological Forecasting

− Hydrologic and Hydraulic Models

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Meteorological Forecasting

National Meteorological Organization provides weather forecasts for thenext 3 days, using MM5 and WRF Models, and meteorological radars.

Meteorological Forecasting

National Meteorological Organization provides warning messages of g g p g gIntense rain and flooding probability in the website andsends to responsible national and related provincial managers via fax or SMS.

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Monitoring Stations of Flood Prediction and Warning Systems

Pol-e-Chehr Station

)Kermanshah Province(

Jelogir Station

)Lorestan province(

3. Education and Capacity Building

3.1. Holding training courses, workshopsand technical exhibitions

Measures (continued)

and technical exhibitions

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3. Education and Capacity Building

3.2. Establishment of M.Sc. and PhD courses on River

Measures (continued)

Engineering in universities

3.3. Establishment of M.Sc. crisis management courses

3.4. Establishment of River Engineering Consultancies (with

government approval)

3.5. Contractor construction companies with specialty in flood

t l kcontrol works

3. Education and Capacity Building

3.6. Employment of graduated PhD experts in flood management

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Measures (continued)

organizations

3.7. Participation in river engineering and flood control

training courses of other countries

3.8. Publication of Standard manuals for designing, operation

and maintenance

3.9. Publication of books, magazines, and CDs

3.10. Production of documentaries

3.11. Establishment of technical websites about rivers and floods in Iran: (www.iranrivers.ir / www.iranfloods.ir)

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Publication (examples)

4. Financial

4.1. Providing and allocating special funds for flood control

Measures (continued)

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and river engineering projects

4.2. Special funds to provide flood zoning maps

4.3. Proposing financial corporation with World Bank for the

project “Moving Towards a National Integrated Flood

Management Strategy” for the value of 200 M US$ loan for 12

years period

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5. Public Awareness

Measures (continued)

5.1. Preparation of training videos and documentaries to

broadcast from national TV

5.2. Broadcasting training programs from national and

provincial radio stations

5.3. Publication of books and magazines

Public Awareness (examples)

Publications

Flood Risk Is SeriousHow to secure residence against flood

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Public Awareness (examples)

Flood WarningFlood Doesn’t Flood Warning Signs Warn.

Take Flood Risk Seriously

TV ProgramsPublications

Brochures with General Information for

Public Awareness (examples)

Passengers

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Flood risk map

Public Awareness (examples)

Maneuver

1. agreement between Ministry of Energy, Municipality of Tehran, and Tehran city council

2. agreement between Ministry of Energy, National Disaster Management Organization, and

National Organization of Municipalities

Coordination of Authorities

National Organization of Municipalities

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Coordination of Provincial Authorities

3. Coordination of Tabriz Municipality and Provincial Water Resources Management

authority – River Training Project: Mehraneh Rood River, passing safely through Tabriz

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Implementation of Some Specific Pilot Projects

1. Flood Warning Systems:1.1. Golabdareh River (Tehran Province)1.2. Gorganrood River (Golestan Province)1.3. Karkheh River (Khozestan Province)1.4. Karoon River (Khozestan Province)

2. Integrated Flood Management:2 1 K Ri B i (T h P i )2.1. Kan River Basin (Tehran Province)

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ChallengesDiversity of flood issues

- Geographical- Institutional- Functional

Diversity of flood management aspects- Technical- Financial- Legal- Environmental

Social- SocialHuman resources development (capacity building)

Coordination between different organizations

4. Future Plans

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Future Plans

Completion of Previous Plans and ProgramsDevelopment and Implementation of Integrated Flood ManagementManagementImplementation of “National Flood Risk Reduction Plan”Preparation of Flood Action Plan for Flood prone BasinsIntegrated Management of Rivers, considering river restoration and sustaining their balance in sustainable development of the country

f SDevelopment of Flood Warning SystemsDevelopment of non-structural measuresCapacity Building

Thank youfor your patience

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