نوع مقاله : علمی-پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Introduction
The April 2019 flood in Shiraz stands as one of the most devastating natural disasters in the city's history, claiming 22 lives and injuring over a hundred, while causing widespread financial damage. This tragic event highlighted critical deficiencies in urban management, including encroachments on riverbeds and a lack of effective coordination among public institutions. This paper examines the civil liabilities of these entities, focusing on their roles in both the occurrence and exacerbation of the flood's impacts. Through a descriptive and analytical approach, the research assesses the legal and operational responsibilities of the involved institutions, emphasizing the potential for foreseeability and prevention of such disasters with better legal adherence and institutional collaboration.
Materials & Methods
The Materials & Methods section of the study employs a descriptive and analytical approach, focusing on evaluating the legal and operational responsibilities of the institutions involved in the management and exacerbation of the 2019 Shiraz flood.
Discussion & Result
The results indicate that the Municipality of Shiraz was primarily responsible due to non-standard actions like constructions on riverbeds and inadequate preventive measures. Additionally, the Fars Regional Water Company and Crisis Management Headquarters contributed significantly to the exacerbation of the damages through insufficient supervision and coordination. The study highlights that the disaster was foreseeable and could have been prevented with more stringent adherence to laws and enhanced coordination among institutions.
Conclusion
The study highlights the significant need for systemic reforms in urban management and disaster preparedness following the devastating flood in Shiraz. It points out that the Municipality of Shiraz did not adequately enforce building and environmental regulations, which significantly contributed to the flood's impact. Furthermore, the lack of effective coordination and oversight among various public agencies, including the Fars Regional Water Company and Crisis Management Headquarters, intensified the disaster’s effects. This research advocates for urgent improvements in regulatory compliance, infrastructure maintenance, and interagency collaboration to better protect urban areas from similar catastrophic events in the future. These steps are crucial for enhancing the resilience of cities and safeguarding the lives and properties of their inhabitants.
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