FAO Rebuilds 5.3-Kilometer Water Canal in Sar-e Pol to Benefit 7,000 Residents
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations announced the ongoing reconstruction of a 5.33-kilometer water canal in Sar-e Pol province. Once completed, the project is expected to provide water access to approximately 7,000 people. The canal will also enable the irrigation of 304 hectares of agricultural land.
According to FAO, the canal is located in the “Bazaar Kohna” area of Sar-e Pol province. Its reconstruction is part of the organization’s support programs aimed at strengthening agriculture and water resource management in vulnerable regions. Sar-e Pol is one of the provinces where many residents rely heavily on farming and livestock, making water scarcity a significant challenge.
FAO also reported that in 2025, it constructed around 10 small water dams known as “check dams.” These dams have played a role in reducing flood risks and replenishing groundwater.
Meanwhile, the Taliban administration has stated that following recent rains, most of the country’s water dams have been filled. However, independent details regarding the actual water reserves and their management have not been widely disclosed.
