Integrated Flood Management and Sustainable Tourism: A Case Study of Lorestan Province in Iran

Hamid Eghbalian – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, 1591634311, Iran

Ruhollah Rezaei Shandiz – Association of Talent under Liberty in Technology (TULTECH), Sõpruse pst, 10615 Tallinn, Estonia

Elham Behpour – Visiting lecturers at universities and higher education institutions, Mashhad, Iran

 Mohammad Gheibi – Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic 

Abstract: Iran is one of the top ten countries in the world for the frequency of natural disasters, with floods being a frequent and destructive occurrence. In Lorestan Province, the complex interrelationships among dams, floods, and tourism offer both benefits and difficulties. Dams can provide recreational opportunities and are essential for managing water resources, but they can also harm tourism infrastructure and disturb natural habitats. Resilience and flexibility in the face of adversity, however, can demonstrate the potential of regional organizations. The terrible flood that occurred in February 2019 in Lorestan Province is the main topic of this investigation. Two short-term, high-yield technical solutions rubber dams and gabion dams are suggested in light of the province’s high vulnerability to floods and the absence of focused flood management strategies. These buildings are suited to the unique circumstances of the province and provide quick construction, the use of regional resources, dependability, environmental friendliness, and possible tourism attractions. In order to improve performance and aesthetic appeal, a thorough flood control plan for Lorestan Province should incorporate aesthetic concepts into planning, take into account floods with different return durations, carry out flood zoning, and create cascading structures. This strategy fosters natural harmony and tourism potential in addition to reducing the risk of flooding.

Keywords: Sustainable tourism; flood control; resilience; sustainable cities; societies; Lorestan province.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14708554

Publication Date: 21.01.2025 

How to Cite: Eghbalian, H., Shandiz, R.R., Behpour E., Gheibi, M. Integrated Flood Management and Sustainable Tourism: A Case Study of Lorestan Province in Iran. Journal of Integrated Engineering and Applied Sciences 2025; 3(1); 130-150.

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