Nasrat Canal

Nasrat Canal
Map
History
Date of first use1923
Geography
Start pointRohri Canal near Sukkur
End pointDistricts of Sukkur, Khairpur, Naushero, and Shaheed Benazirabad

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]

History and significance

Construction 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

  1. ^ "Nusrat Canal overflows". DAWN.COM. 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  2. ^ Web Desk (2019-08-26). "Six Nawabshah villages submerge in Sada Wah canal breach". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  3. ^ "Canals` closure creates water shortage in Nawabshah". DAWN.COM. 2010-01-29. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  4. ^ "Breach floods crops, villages". DAWN.COM. 2005-05-31. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  5. ^ "NAWABSHAH: Irrigation system needs repair, says Nazim". DAWN.COM. 2004-05-28. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  6. ^ 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)
  7. ^ a b "NAWABSHAH: Nawabshah old city flooded by canal breach". DAWN.COM. 2004-06-30. Retrieved 2024-02-19.