{"id":10382,"date":"2026-02-11T09:01:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T06:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.coeng.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?p=10382"},"modified":"2026-02-11T09:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T06:01:36","slug":"college-of-engineering-organizes-a-scientific-seminar-on-mitigating-the-risks-of-extreme-hydrological-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.coeng.uobaghdad.edu.iq\/?p=10382","title":{"rendered":"College of Engineering Organizes a Scientific Seminar on Mitigating the Risks of Extreme Hydrological Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Engineering, Professor Dr. Ghassan Hamid Abdul Majeed, and under the supervision of Dr. Amin Mohammed Saleh Amin, Head of the Water Resources Engineering Department, and in the presence of the Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs, Professor Dr. Faleh Hassan Mohammed, the College of Engineering \u2013 Water Resources Engineering Department at the University of Baghdad organized a scientific seminar on Monday, February 9, 2026, in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources, entitled:<\/p>\n

\u201cLocal Plans and International Cooperation to Mitigate the Risks of Changes in Extreme Hydrological Events (Floods \u2013 Droughts)\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The seminar aimed to highlight the increasing challenges facing water resources in Iraq as a result of climate change, particularly the risks of floods and droughts. It also discussed the role of local planning and international cooperation in reducing the impacts of these phenomena, in addition to reviewing modern technologies and successful international experiences in water disaster management.<\/p>\n

The seminar presented an analytical overview of the current state of water resources in Iraq, noting that the country is experiencing a noticeable recurrence of droughts and floods due to fluctuations in rainfall and rising temperatures, in addition to the impact of dam and reservoir operation policies in upstream countries. This has led to reduced water inflows and a decline in strategic storage, accompanied by environmental, economic, and social consequences, including shrinking agricultural areas and increasing rates of desertification.<\/p>\n

Participants also discussed the importance of adopting Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) by improving water-use efficiency across various sectors, developing storage systems and flood control measures, and strengthening the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and artificial intelligence in forecasting, early warning, and risk management. Emphasis was also placed on enhancing international cooperation and the exchange of data and expertise with neighboring countries and international organizations to support Iraq\u2019s water security.<\/p>\n

The seminar covered several key themes, including:<\/p>\n