The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced plans to reinforce and rehabilitate traditional irrigation canals in Kunar province, benefiting more than three thousand families.
On Wednesday, March 5, the organization stated that these canals currently irrigate approximately 350 hectares of agricultural land.
FAO reported that an ongoing project aims to expand the irrigated land area to 450 hectares. Supported by the Islamic Development Bank and FAO, the project addresses the needs of 3,080 families reliant on these canals.
The project, set to be completed within nine months, will also create employment opportunities for 300 residents.
FAO emphasized that such initiatives bolster water resource management in Afghanistan.
Additionally, the organization announced the construction of a check dam in Baghlan province. According to FAO, the check dam, built in the Abka area of Baghlan, reduces flood risks, regulates water flow, and replenishes groundwater reserves. The FAO highlighted that such structures enhance resilience against climate change.
Previously, the United Nations warned that drought would pose a greater threat to Afghanistan in 2025 than ever before.
In recent years, climate change has increasingly endangered Afghanistan, with floods and storms inflicting substantial financial losses and numerous casualties.
