The Ministry of Energy and Water of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has officially initiated the technical studies, survey, and design phases for the strategic Sayyad-to-Kabul water conveyance project, following a formal decree from the leadership.
Kabul 24: This initiative stands as a vital infrastructure effort aimed at resolving the capital’s severe and persistent drinking water shortages.
Speaking at the launch ceremony on Tuesday, Acting Minister of Energy and Water Mullah Mohammad Yunus Akhundzada highlighted the acute water deficit facing Kabul, emphasizing that the project is essential for residents across both historical Kabul and the New Kabul master plan. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to sustainable water resource management and the provision of clean drinking water. Furthermore, the Minister announced that implementation plans for additional major water projects are underway, including the inauguration of the Shatoot (Lalander) Dam and the expansion of the Dahla Dam in the near future.
Minister Akhundzada noted that all technical, social, and economic impact assessments, alongside full engineering surveys and design work, will be completed within 18 months. The entire preparatory phase is fully funded through the domestic budget of the Islamic Emirate. Attending the ceremony, the Governor of Kabul expressed confidence that the project’s completion will mitigate a significant portion of the capital’s ongoing water crisis.
According to official data presented at the event, once fully operational, the project will transport 126 million cubic meters of fresh water annually from the Sayyad region to Kabul. This supply is expected to serve over seven million residents across Kabul and New Kabul, strengthening urban infrastructure and public health standards.
