An estimated 20% of irrigated lands in Tajikistan suffer from water shortages caused by poor regulation of river flows. In the area of the Istravshan (30,000 ha), only 55% of water demands are met.
A significant portion of irrigated lands in Tajikistan is affected by insufficient water due to improper river management practices. In the Istravshan area (30,000 ha), less than two-thirds of water demands are met.