Qosh Tepa Canal

The Qosh Tepa Canal extends 285 kilometers through Balkh, Jowzjan, and Faryab provinces, drawing water from the Amu Darya River for agricultural purposes.

The canal project originated in the 1970s under President Mohammad Daud, who secured water rights from the Soviet Union before construction halted after his assassination.

The name Qosh Tepa derives from Turkic languages, meaning Twin Hills, reflecting the geographical features of the surrounding landscape in northern Afghanistan.

The canal system aims to transform 550,000 hectares of desert into farmland, supporting agricultural development and food production across northern Afghanistan.

The construction requires extensive excavation work across multiple provinces, with satellite observations documenting substantial progress between April 2022 and February 2023.

Location: Jowzjan Province

Location: Faryab Province

Location: Balkh Province

GPS coordinates: 37.08480,67.77377

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28