A local organization, with financial support from the World Bank, has launched the construction of 16 water supply networks in Baghlan province, with a total value of nearly $2 million.
This project will be implemented in six districts of the province and is expected to provide clean drinking water to more than 35,000 families.
Baghlan was one of the provinces severely affected by devastating floods this solar year. In addition to causing casualties and extensive financial losses, these floods have made access to clean drinking water difficult for residents.
“This project will be implemented in six districts, including Doshi, Khenjan, Banu, Pul-e-Hesar, Dahana-e-Ghori, and Andarab, with a total value of $1.9 million,” stated Anzergul Amiri, the provincial director of the supporting organization in Baghlan.
Abdul Jabar Sabet, the district governor of Khenjan, highlighted the residents’ struggles:
“During rainfall and flooding, the river water becomes contaminated, causing serious problems for the locals. Many residents have fallen ill due to consuming this unsafe water.”
Some residents of Baghlan say that due to the lack of access to clean drinking water, their family members have suffered from various illnesses.
“We hope this project will be fully implemented so that we can access clean water and be protected from diseases,” said Taza Mir, a resident of Baghlan.
“The Andarab River is polluted, and we have to wait for hours for the water to settle before we can use it,” said Abdul Nabi, another resident of Baghlan.
According to a survey conducted by UNICEF at the end of 2023 in Baghlan, 64% of the province’s residents lack access to clean drinking water due to the negative impacts of recent floods.
