Small dam near Keren

A micro-dam with a capacity of holding over 100,000 cubic meters of water is under construction in the Derequ administrative area, Keren sub-zone.

The Administrator of the area, Mr. Samuel Niguse, indicated that 70% of the project has been finalized and that it would make major contribution in easing potable water supply problem in the locality. He further explained that the micro-dam is expected to irrigate the nearby 5 hectares.
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