KABUL — Construction of the Qadis Dam in Qadis district of Badghis province has reached 57 percent completion, Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister’s Office for Economic Affairs said, as the country continues to invest in water infrastructure to address recurring drought and strengthen agricultural production.
According to a statement issued by the office, the dam is being built at a cost of 800 million Afghanis (approximately US$11.3 million). Once completed, the structure will measure 190 meters in length and 32 meters in height, with the capacity to store 2.17 million cubic meters of water.
The project is expected to irrigate approximately 1,400 hectares of farmland, improving water availability for agriculture in a region that has been affected by recurring water shortages.
The statement said the construction has created employment for around 200 people and is scheduled to be completed during Afghanistan’s 1406 solar year (2027–2028).
Afghanistan has stepped up investment in dams and other water infrastructure projects in recent years as it seeks to improve water management, boost agricultural output, and strengthen resilience to the impacts of climate change. The country has experienced repeated droughts and worsening water scarcity, placing increasing pressure on farming communities and the broader economy.
Officials said the completion of the Qadis Dam is expected to play an important role in agricultural development, improve water resource management, increase domestic agricultural production, and support economic growth for local communities in Badghis province.
