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Climate change has had a significant impact on the surface water of the Afghanistan, especially on the Harirud basin, such as the decrease of surface water, increase in floods and droughts, increase in temperature and dust. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of climate change on the surface water of the Harirud river basin and to find solutions. Quantitative, analytical and descriptive methods have used in this research. Harirud Marghab River 97 mm of precipitation has decreased compared to the years before 2000, and the amount of surface water has decreased by 0.98 billion cubic meters. Total temperature 1. 4 degrees increased. The solution is to build large and small dams so that sustainable water management and can be improved livelihoods of local communities.


 

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Climate Change Harirud Precipitation Water Management Water Resources

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Esmati, S., & Shirzad, M. D. (2026). Assessment of the Effects of Climate Change on the Surface Water of Harirud River Basin . Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 9(1), 177–193. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v9i1.546
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