Helmand River Water Reaches Afghanistan-Iran Border Point
Tasnim news agency has reported that the rise in rainfall within the Helmand River's catchment area, coupled with the filling of the Kamal Khan Dam, has led to the release of water into Iran.
Tasnim news agency has reported that the rise in rainfall within the Helmand River's catchment area, coupled with the filling of the Kamal Khan Dam, has led to the release of water into Iran.
According to the Iranian news agency, the water from the Helmand River has now reached "Jarikeh" dam situated at the Afghanistan-Iran border.
It also noted that the filling of the Kamal Khan Dam resulted in the release of some muddy floods into Iran.
The Taliban has not commented on the matter yet.
An official from Sistan and Baluchistan in Iran has confirmed the release of water towards Iran. The official clarified that it is not in accordance with the water treaty between Iran and Afghanistan. Instead, the agreement solely involves opening the gates of the Kamal Khan Dam, redirecting the flow towards Iran rather than the Godzare desert.
This release began on Wednesday night and is expected to continue in the upcoming days due to increase in rainfall in Afghanistan.
The Taliban has obstructed the Helmand River's passage to Iran by constructing multiple water dams.
