Koshtepa Canal in Afghanistan Could Lead to Water Shortages in Uzbekistan

Oct 10, 2024 | UZ Daily
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Koshtepa irrigation canal in Afghanistan may lead to significant water shortages in Uzbekistan, potentially causing large-scale job losses in the agricultural sector. This was highlighted in a situational analysis on the state of children and adolescents in Uzbekistan. The analysis also pointed to climate change as a worsening factor for the country’s water supply. The estimated economic damage from water scarcity is projected to be around 0.7% of GDP.