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Zimbabwe is endowed with good water resources, with a total of 10600 dams in the country, with a potential to irrigate over 2,000,000ha. The country has about 233,000ha equipped with irrigation infrastructure and currently 219,000ha of the equipped infrastructure is currently functional. The country had targeted 350,000ha between 2021 and 2025 when the Accelerated Irrigation Rehabilitation and Development Plan was launched. Furthermore, Zimbabwe has a potential to store 47.3 billion m3 water with a total potential 10% yield of 14.6 Billion m3. Currently only 22.4% (10.6 billion m3) of this is stored in existing dams. Approximately 80% of the developed volume is for agricultural use. The potential irrigable area using potential dams is currently at 1 460,000 ha (at 8 ML/Ha/year). If we then tape into transboundary waters of the Zambezi river around Mlibizi and Kanyemba areas an additional 450 000 ha can be irrigated. This gives us the 2 million potential irrigable area. SOURCE: Zimbabwe Drought Mitigation Strategies Document. Measures for Mitigation and Resilience Building by MLAFWRD Water Resources, Irrigation Development and WASH Coordination #wwweek #water4irrigation #foodsecurity Obert Jiri Tinotenda A. Mhiko Zimbabwe National Water Authority(ZINWA) Agricultural and Rural Development Authority Zimbabwe (ARDA)

Climate and Disaster-Resilient Irrigation and Drainage Modernization (#CDRIDM) #BARS Consulting and #SMEC are proud consultants supporting the implementation of the Yovon Irrigation and Drainage System Modernisation Project in Vakhsh River Basin of Tajikistan! Under the #ALRI and funded by the #ADB, this project aims to provide an exemplary model upon which to base the development of future irrigation management improvement across the Khatlon region and Tajikistan. The consultancy services are aimed at supporting the implementation of all three following project outputs: #Output 1: Climate and Disaster Resilient Irrigation & Drainage (I&D) Infrastructure Modernized. #Output 2: Climate-Adaptive Management and Gender-responsive Operation of I & D systems strengthened. #Output 3: Policy Strengthened for Sustainable Water Management Stay tuned for more updates on this impactful initiative! 💦

Regulatory structures in Sefidroud irrigation network Broad Crested Weir   side weirs are structures for regulating and diverting excess flows in hydraulic engineering. These types of structures are built next to canals, canals and rivers in order to contain the flood and reduce its risks by diverting and overflowing part of the flood flow whose water level in the main canal or waterway has increased from a certain heightbe at the bottom .   Lateral overflows are hydraulic structures that are used to divert flow in irrigation and drainage systems. In the current situation, one of the important factors in the high efficiency of distribution networks and the satisfaction of farmers is the optimal performance of water catchment structures. Therefore, in order to make a fair distribution throughout the network, we must first find out about the correct and principled operation of water catchments, and if there is a problem in the water catchments, we should fix it.   The regulated water flow from the #Sefidroud_Dam is distributed through the Tarik diversion dam, the water tunnel on Foman, the Goleroud diversion dam and the Sangar diversion dam, the Goleroud canals and the right and left Sangar canals and hundreds of kilometers of main and secondary channels within the scope of the #Sefidroud_irrigation_network . It nourishes the paddy fields. Sefidroud dam is the largest reservoir dam in Gilan province in Iran, which is built on Sefidroud river and downstream of the confluence of 2 Qezal Ozan and Shahroud rivers, 75 km south of Rasht city and adjacent to Manjil city.   Gilan province is considered to be the largest producer of local and high-quality rice varieties in Iran, which ranks first in the country in terms of cultivated area and second in rice production.

https://lnkd.in/dptd4yYM Drip irrigation system must be used for protection of plants & greening of deserts, mountains, baren areas. Salicornia grown on salitish water, mangroves grown on coastal line, typical plants grown in green areas few years old may be shifted in rainy season in the deserts. Cactus, tarapar thore orbnagphani & plants requiring less water must be planted. Matkas or pitchers ( gharah) buried can be used for drip irrigation. The collection & protection of flood water, rain water, reprocessing of used water, conversion of salitish water, spray of Ammonium chloride on clouds or electric method recently used in UAE or trapping of fog method may be used when suitable. Greening is vital for survival of mankind. Kitchen gardens, nurseries, Plantation & greening project can be used for economic revival Pakistan requires green project, nurseries, Plantation, drip irrigation for reduction of global warming, environmental pollution, vanishing wildLife, shortage of food & water due to increasing population.

Managing Somalia’s surface and ground water resources for a resilient future. This study delves into the challenges facing #Somalia's surface and groundwater resources due to climate change and population growth. The study underscores that poor management of these resources is driving their depletion. By using The water Evaluation and planing tool( WEAP) , current irrigation practice in the Shabelle and Juba river basins involved 50,000 ha and 15,000 ha, respectively. These findings indicate that the domestic water demand for the current period is 912 million cubic meters (Mm'). Under a long-term plan, irrigation practice in these two river basins would be 135,000 ha and 32,000 ha respectively. The long-term plan results reveal that the domestic and irrigation water demand on the Shabelle river would be 1,542 Mm". The findings also show that, under this long-term plan, the water demand on the Juba river would be 1,627.5 Mm® for domestic use and 2,419 Mm® for irrigation. Higher rainfall would increase the flow of water in the Juba river. It is possible that the Shabelle river has undergone more human interventions than has the Juba river, resulting in an increased flow of water for the Juba” Moreover, The study touched on The absence of clear roles among the institutions involved in the water sector that leads to conflicting responsibilities and competition for resources, particularly in relation to the allocation of funds for water projects.” Interesting Figures to understand the situation; Figure 1: Rainfall during Gu and Deyr rainy seasons in Somalia. Figure 2: Variability and rainfall trends in Somalia. Figure 3: Projected annual average temperature in Somalia 2020-2079. Figure 4: Geographical locations of Shabelle and Juba rivers of Somalia. Figure 5: The average flow rates of Shabelle and Juba rivers of Somalia Figure 6: Daily river-water flow of Shabelle river at Jowhar district, Somalia. Figure 7: Daily river flow of Shabelle river at Beledweyne district, Somalia. Figure 8: Distribution of boreholes per region. Figure 9: Estimated domestic and irrigation water demand under current period at Shabelle river. Figure 10: Estimated domestic and irrigirrigation water demand under current of Jubbariver. Link to the full report: bit.ly/3vsAhJd

The Hub Dam, a vital source of water for irrigation and drinking water in Balochistan, has reached its full capacity due to recent rains. According to an irrigation official, the dam's water level has risen to its maximum capacity, providing a much-needed boost to the region's water supply. The official stated that the dam's capacity has been increased by 50,000 acre-feet of water, which will help meet the water requirements of the region's agricultural sector. This development is expected to bring relief to farmers who have been struggling with water scarcity. The Hub Dam is a critical component of Balochistan's water infrastructure, supplying water to over 100,000 acres of agricultural land. The recent rains have not only filled the dam to capacity but also replenished groundwater sources, providing a sustainable source of water for the region. With the dam full, authorities are now focusing on ensuring efficient distribution of water to meet the needs of farmers and other stakeholders. This development is a welcome respite for the region, which has been facing water scarcity issues in recent years. . . . #HubDam #WaterScarcity #Balochistan #Agriculture #WaterSecurity #tribunetrends

Cambodian Farmers Benefit A Lot From Using Solar Pumping System In Durian Cultivation In April 2024, the solar pumping system designed by Solartech for the durian farm in Kratie Province, Cambodia was successfully debugged and installed. When the sun rises every day, the system automatically pumps water to the water tank and then flows through different pipe systems to complete irrigation. When the sun sets, the system stops running without manual operation. The project uses Solartech PM-S series 1.5kW permanent magnet solar pumping system, and the daily water pumping volume can reach 60 cubic meters. It can not only provide irrigation water for durian planting, but also greatly facilitate the water needed for daily life. Solartech PM-S series permanent magnet solar pumping system has lower power but higher efficiency, lower energy consumption, and lower overall system expenditure. It is the best choice of water pumping for durian farm in remote lacking power areas. #solarpower #solarinverter #sustainable #irrigation #waterpump

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hani Sewilam Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation, witnessed the activities of the workshop “Determining the Ministry’s priorities for projects and policies to develop the water system under the umbrella of the second generation of the Egyptian Irrigation System 2.0,” which was held at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation HQ. Prof. Sewilam: - Preparing a list of the Ministry’s priorities of projects, research studies, and feasibility studies that can be implemented in cooperation with #development partners and donors. - These priorities must express the ministry's #vision in the first place and according to the needs required on ground. - Priorities must be in parallel with the axes of implementing the second generation of the Egyptian irrigation system 2.0 and the #2050 strategy. - Modernizing the #management system by relying on #modern technology, #digitization, #automated control of water facilities, and relying on #artificial intelligence. - The importance of #scientific research in improving water management and effectively dealing with #challenges using tools based on scientific foundations. - The need to develop the National Water Research Center into an institution that provides effective #solutions and a proactive vision for dealing with #water challenges. - The significance of developing the water management and distribution system, developing water facilities, switching to #modern irrigation in accordance with the Ministry’s priorities, strengthening procedures for dealing with #climate change, and implementing covered drainage projects to serve farmers. - An essential role for the Department of Mechanics and Electricity in achieving the required levels and dispositions of canals and maintaining #safe levels in agricultural drains. #MWRI

Long-term groundwater quality and saline intrusion assessment in an irrigated environment a case study of the aquifer under the lbdc irrigation system https://t.co/8K20NiFRyt #EurekaMag

Balancing the potential and pitfalls of solar-powered groundwater irrigation . In a bid to meet growing food production and energy needs in low- and middle-income countries, solar-powered groundwater irrigation is rapidly gaining ground. More than 500,000 solar pumps have been installed in south Asia over the last few years and a major expansion is planned across sub-Saharan Africa. #TechTrends #TechInnovationsDaily #DigitalFrontiers #FutureTechInsights