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Lees verderDrought management plans can identify and mitigate risks of cyclical droughts to increase food security and efficiency of water resource use.
Tajikistan is no stranger to drought. In the Central Asian country’s Pyanj river basin, moderate droughts – which reduce crop yields by 20% - occur once every three to four years. To help combat the effects of drought, our Sustainable Water and Land Resources Development experts prepared a Drought Management Plan identifying risks and mitigation measures needed to provide timely relief during a drought. For the first time in Tajikistan, our experts used geographic information management system (GIS) at basin level, an important tool for monitoring and evaluating the water sector development and facilities of the Pyanj Basin.
The Drought Management Plan: The four keys to mitigating impact
In the event of a drought, it is crucial to determine the most effective allocation of available water to competing uses, and strictly control water use. The highest priority for scarce water will be for domestic supply, to safeguard the population over livestock and crops.
Post-drought relief and recovery
The recovery phase focuses on rebuilding agricultural activities and making sure water supply systems are fully restored and efficient. In addition to providing water to impacted communities, supplies of food and healthcare are often required. Therefore, extensive community support is needed where droughts are severe. Since a drought can also cause significant longer-term health problems, additional healthcare may be necessary to overcome the impact of a period of poor nutrition, the spread of infection via low-quality water and other health issues.
Driving Tajikistan’s Water Sector Reform Program
Tractebel was selected among six shortlisted international companies by the Asian Development Bank. The project, which began in May 2017 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, supports the Government of Tajikistan in three key areas:
The main areas of impact of the project, which are aligned with the national Water Sector Reform Program 2016–2025, are increased food security and efficiency of water resource use by 2021. In consultation with stakeholders, the following key actions of the drought management plan are scheduled:
Find out more about water resource management in the Pyanj River Basin
Tractebel announces that Anne Harvengt stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer on May 1, 2024
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