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.
It is estimated that approximately 20% of irrigated land in Tajikistan faces water scarcity issues because of poor river flow control. Specifically, in the Istravshan region (covering 30,000 hectares), only 55% of water requirements are fulfilled.