Kandahar: A water canal designed to irrigate over 630 hectares of land has been completed and inaugurated in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan, as stated by Mohammad Hanif Haqmal, a spokesman for the provincial Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the canal, measuring 5.1 kilometers in length, was constructed at a cost of 291,000 U.S. dollars in the Miwand district. Officially inaugurated recently, the canal will not only bring more than 630 hectares of land under irrigation but also provide drinking water to 2,033 families, as confirmed by the official.

Previously, Afghan authorities initiated the construction of two water supply projects in the northern Samangan province, which aim to benefit 350 families. By implementing these projects, the Afghan government aims to manage water resources effectively, addressing water scarcity and creating job opportunities for its citizens.