Dahla Dam | 08 May 2021

Why in News

Recently, the Taliban has captured Afghanistan’s second-biggest dam - Dahla Dam.

Key Points

  • Dahla Dam:
    • The Dahla Dam is also known as Arghandab Dam.
    • It is located in the Shah Wali Kot District of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
    • It was constructed in 1952 by the USA.
    • It is built on the Arghandab River.
  • Dams built by India in Afghanistan:
    • Pact for Construction of Shahtoot Dam on Kabul River.
    • Afghanistan-India Friendship Dam (Salma Dam).

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