Pashdan Dam in Herat Releases Water for Irrigation

DID Press: Local officials in Herat announced that water stored in the Pashdan Dam was released yesterday for the first time to irrigate agricultural lands.

The Pashdan Dam, inaugurated last year by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Water and Energy, has a storage capacity of 54 million cubic meters. In addition to irrigation, it can generate 2 megawatts of electricity.

The dam has the potential to irrigate approximately 13,000 hectares of farmland.

Officials stated that the water will initially flow to villages in the Khwajeh Sabz District, and later stages will supply canals in the districts of Injil, Pashtun Zarghun, and northern Herat city.

The release of water from Pashdan Dam enables local farmers to irrigate their lands and increase crop yields, while also expected to improve the economic and livelihood conditions of residents.

Experts note that utilizing the Pashdan Dam not only expands the region’s irrigation capacity but also contributes to local electricity production, potentially playing a key role in Herat’s sustainable development.

Local residents and farmers are hopeful that regular water releases will alleviate drought and water scarcity during dry seasons, enhance food security, and boost farmers’ incomes.