Throughout history, humans have tried to change and shape their environment to meet their basic needs, such as food and shelter. Water has always had a special significance in human consciousness, and its perception since ancient times can be understood from two distinct perspectives: the continuity of life on earth and at the same time its destructive power. At the same time, water has also been perceived as an element with significant destructive potential, especially in terms of floods and the natural disasters associated with them. This perspective reflects the violent side of water, which can have devastating consequences when it gets out of control. This duality of water, as a source of life and as a destructive force, has given it a special place in myths, cultures and human thinking over the centuries. Thus, studies and research are carried out to understand and control environmental factors, which under certain conditions can be considered risk phenomena. In the present work, the conditions of flooding production in the Petriș Valley, located in the Mures river basin, a region characterized by geographical diversity and its significant impact on the environment and local communities, are investigated. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the Mures river basin, highlighting the geographical features, relief, climate, and hydrological infrastructure surrounding it. It also discusses past extreme climatic events and measures taken to protect inhabited areas from flooding.

flooding, hydrographic basin, climate change, flow, runoff

environmental engineering

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