Spatial analysis of natural hazards with emphasis on drought and assessment of capacity of adaptation, Case study of rural settlements (Razan county : Hamedan province)

The agricultural sector is largely affected by climate change due to its extensive interactions with the environment.Damage to the environment and declining product yields and weakening the household economy are among the consequences of the drought in HamadanNatural hazards are part of the behavior of the environment that is likely to occur at any time and place. The frequency, extent, and severity of these hazards, especially drought, have increased in recent decades.Understanding the behavior of natural hazards and identifying their focal points for environmental planning and sustainable economic development is importance.Hamadan province is one of the hotspots that has a variety and abundance of natural hazards; therefore, their analysis and monitoring, including drought directly affecting the livelihoods of farmers, is of great importance. And to measure the adaptation capacity of the villages of Razan city.This research is an analytical-descriptive study using questionnaire and field survey to assess and assess the adaptation capacity of drought farmers. In the first step, different indicators of drought behavior were identified in the region and in the second stage, adaptation strategies were developed by farmers. The results of this study showed that SPI index is a more suitable method for drainage landscaping in terms of dry years separation and drought seasons than other indices. That the local community is using traditional or indigenous methods to adapt to drought conditions used. The rate of using traditional or indigenous methods and modern and modern methods to adapt to drought conditions have been tested using binomial test.