Wednesday, March 24, 2010

With war and neglect, Afghans face water shortage

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan needs billions of dollars for dams and irrigation to feed and provide power for its growing population after decades of war, with future water supply a major security challenge, Afghan and foreign officials say.

Most of Afghanistan's precious water is allowed to flow out to its neighbors, a situation which must be changed quickly if the country is to sustain itself, deputy Water and Energy Minister Shujauddin Ziayee told Reuters recently. - With war and neglect, Afghans face water shortage
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