Construction of Four Small Water Dams Begins in Kandahar Districts

Construction has started on four small water dams across several districts in Kandahar province. The locations for the new dams are in Spin Boldak, Arghistan, Khakriz, and Arghandab. The projects are intended to address challenges posed by drought in the region.

The dams will focus on better management of water resources. Agriculture in the area is expected to benefit from the improved water availability. Access to drinking water for local people will also be enhanced through these dams. The funding for the dams comes from the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development. The overall cost of the four dams amounts to three hundred thousand dollars.

Dost Mohammad Saeed is the head of the rural rehabilitation and development office in Kandahar. He has confirmed the start of construction on these small dams. According to him, work has also begun on larger dam projects in the province.

People living in Bidak village within Spin Boldak district have expressed their approval of the initiative. They see it as a way to stop families from having to leave their homes due to lack of water from drought. The building of the dams is providing temporary employment to residents in the affected districts.