Nasrat Canal | |
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History | |
Date of first use | 1923 |
Geography | |
Start point | Rohri Canal near Sukkur |
End point | Districts of Sukkur, Khairpur, Naushero, and Shaheed Benazirabad |
The Nasrat Canal (often transliterated as Nusrat Canal [1] ) also locally known as Sada Wah, [2] is a major irrigation canal located in the Sindh province of Pakistan. [3] [4] It originates from the Rohri Canal near Sukkur and flows southward for approximately 260 kilometers, irrigating vast agricultural lands in the districts of Sukkur, Khairpur, Naushero, and Shaheed Benazirabad. [5] [6] [7]
Construction of the Nasrat Canal began in the early 20th century under the British Raj and was completed in 1923. It played a crucial role in transforming the arid landscape of Sindh into a fertile agricultural region. The canal serves as a vital source of water for various crops, including cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, and fruits. [7]