Kunar Dam
Sector: Hydro • Location: Afghanistan
Source: Hasht-e Subh Daily
The Kunar Dam is a hydroelectric power project planned by the Taliban in Afghanistan to generate 1,500 megawatts of power. The project involves constructing a dam on the Kunar River, which originates mostly from Pakistan's Chitral region. The Taliban issued a decree on October 25, 2025, to begin construction quickly using domestic firms without conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) o
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Afghanistan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Hasht-e Subh Daily
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Kunar Dam is a hydroelectric power project planned by the Taliban in Afghanistan to generate 1,500 megawatts of power. The project involves constructing a dam on the Kunar River, which originates mostly from Pakistan's Chitral region. The Taliban issued a decree on October 25, 2025, to begin construction quickly using domestic firms without conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or consulting specialists. The project faces significant risks including potential water flow reduction due to upstream dams in Pakistan, environmental degradation, and increased dependence on Pakistan for water resources. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Country | Afghanistan |
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Source | Hasht-e Subh Daily |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-11-02 |
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