The Harut River or Adraskan River is a river of Afghanistan which belongs to the Sistan Basin.[2] The source of the river lies in the mountains to the southeast of Herat. The river flows for about 394 kilometres (245 mi) into the Sistan Lake.[3] Along its course are various canals for irrigation, particularly in the plains of Sabzvar and Anardarah. The Khushkek River enters the Harut.
Harut River Adraskan River | |
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Native name | هاروت رود (Pashto) |
Location | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Sia koh mountains |
Mouth | |
• location | Sistan Lake |
Length | 394 km (245 mi) [1] |
Basin size | Sistan Basin |
References
edit- ^ "Water". Dupree watershed (PDF). ambijat.wdfiles.com (Report). p. 40.
- ^ "Annex B" (PDF). [no title cited]. wldelft.nl (Report). [permanent dead link]
- ^ Afghanistan. 1902. p. 3.
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