التغيرات المناخية وتأثيرها في الهجرة المناخية لمناطق جنوب محافظة بابل

Abstract

The study aims to illuminate the significant issues arising from climate change, particularly the phenomenon of climate migration driven by drought. This situation has disproportionately affected rural residents, leading to increased migration toward urban areas in Babil Governorate, especially in its southern regions. The most impacted areas are located in the northern parts of the governorate. The research specifically examined rainfall amounts, maximum temperatures, and evaporation rates associated with drought conditions.Therefore, the study focused on several villages in the southern part of the governorate, which are situated along the streams that branch off from the Shatt al-Hilla. Field visits were conducted to interview residents regarding the number of families migrating due to drought in each area of the southern governorate, as well as to identify the regions to which the population had relocated. This visit was documented with on-site photographs of the villages and streams.The most significant finding of the study is the substantial number of families migrating from the affected villages to urban areas. The highest rate of displacement was recorded at 15.8% in the village of Al-Khudariyya, located in the Al-Shumali district, and 14.6% in the village of Abu Sadaf in the Al-Qasim district.The study also emphasized the importance of addressing the needs of rural residents in these areas by ensuring they have access to water, particularly for irrigating palm orchards. It advocated for the adoption of modern irrigation technologies to minimize water waste associated with traditional irrigation methods.