Disaster Risks and Resilience in Water Conservancy Projects
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydraulics and Hydrodynamics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 50
Special Issue Editor
Interests: hydraulics; ice–water dynamics; operational simulation, scheduling, and control of large-scale water conveyance systems; inter-regional water transfer engineering; ice period scheduling and risk management in cold-region water projects; ecological security in water resource planning and management
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Dear Colleagues,
Water conservancy projects play a vital role in water supply, irrigation, and flood control, but are susceptible to various natural and operational hazards. In cold regions, ice-related disasters such as channel icing and ice jams can obstruct flow and damage structures. Geological hazards—including landslides, settlement, and rockfalls—threaten structural integrity, especially in mountainous or reservoir areas. Hydro-meteorological events like floods, droughts, and extreme temperatures further challenge safe operations. Operational failures (e.g., equipment malfunction or mismanagement) and human-induced incidents (e.g., illegal water use) can disrupt system functions. Additionally, environmental risks such as eutrophication and downstream ecological degradation may arise from poor flow management or over-diversion. Comprehensive risk assessment, adaptive design, and real-time monitoring are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water projects.
This Special Issue of Water focuses on research related to the prevention, prediction, and mitigation of disasters in water conservancy projects.
Dr. Xin Zhao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- water conservancy projects
- disaster prevention
- ice-related hazards
- geological risks
- hydro-meteorological events
- operational failures
- environmental impact
- risk assessment and monitoring
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