HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): The groundwater level in western Herat province has dropped due to lack of rain and excessive use of deep wells, an official said on Thursday.
Hamid Elham, Administration and Finance Head of the provincial Environmental Protection Authority, said according to their findings the groundwater level receded due to the decline in rainfall, digging of deep wells and drying up of rivers and streams.
He said over 80pc people had dug deep wells for agriculture purpose on their own and water wastage and its improper use were other reasons that contributed to the plunging groundwater level.
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