Afghanistan solar irrigation system

Why is water and irrigation important in Afghanistan?

These water and irrigation interventions delivered meaningful improvements in agricultural productivity, food security and protected rural livelihoods across Afghanistan. Improved irrigation and flood control allows farmers to cultivate more land, protect crops and recover more quickly from climate shocks.

How is water used in Afghanistan?

In Afghanistan, water is mostly used for agricultural purposes. The water supply chain requires updating to ensure its sustainability. Different irrigation methods are applied across the country, including surface water based irrigation, groundwater based irrigation, and the Karez irrigation system.

Can Afghanistan's Karez irrigation system become a sustainable water supply chain?

This article analyzes the potential of Afghanistan's Karez irrigation systems, which currently feed water to over 170,000 ha of farmland, to become a component of a sustainable water supply chain.

How many irrigation canals are there in Afghanistan?

• 158 districts across all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. Rehabilitated 98 irrigation canals (154.2 km total), restoring water flow to farmlands and improving water conservation and eficiency and boosting agricultural productivity.