The Nasrat Canal (often transliterated as Nusrat Canal[1]) also locally known as Sada Wah,[2] is a major irrigation canal located in the Sindh province of Pakistan.[3][4] It originates from the Rohri Canal near Sukkur and flows southward for approximately 260 kilometers, irrigating vast agricultural lands in the districts of Sukkur, Khairpur, Naushero, and Shaheed Benazirabad.[5][6][7]
| Nasrat Canal | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Date of first use | 1923 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Rohri Canal near Sukkur |
| End point | Districts of Sukkur, Khairpur, Naushero, and Shaheed Benazirabad |
History and significance
editConstruction of the Nasrat Canal began in the early 20th century under the British Raj and was completed in 1923. It played a crucial role in transforming the arid landscape of Sindh into a fertile agricultural region. The canal serves as a vital source of water for various crops, including cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, and fruits.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Nusrat Canal overflows". DAWN.COM. 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ Web Desk (2019-08-26). "Six Nawabshah villages submerge in Sada Wah canal breach". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "Canals` closure creates water shortage in Nawabshah". DAWN.COM. 2010-01-29. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "Breach floods crops, villages". DAWN.COM. 2005-05-31. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "NAWABSHAH: Irrigation system needs repair, says Nazim". DAWN.COM. 2004-05-28. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ Correspondent, Our (2023-10-26). "Employees launch movement against corruption in irrigation department". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "NAWABSHAH: Nawabshah old city flooded by canal breach". DAWN.COM. 2004-06-30. Retrieved 2024-02-19.