Jikhai River

Jikhai River

The Jikhai River is a river in Ghazni Province of central Afghanistan, originating in Nawur District and crossing the Ajristan valley. It is the only source of water available to the small number of inhabitants as the area is affected by a severe drought. [cite web
url=http://www.afghanfriends.net/ghazni/geography.html
title=Ghazni Province
accessdate=2007-07-15] Dams on the river have a history of breaking and causing severe damage and death. [cite web
url=http://www.pakistantimes.net/2005/03/30/top9.htmJikhai River
title=Dam burst swamps Ghazni city of Afghanistan
publisher=Pakistan Times
accessdate=2007-07-15]

The small town of Sangar, capitial of the Ajristan District , is located in the Jikkai River valley.

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