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Why do parts of the Kabul River sometimes dry up during summer?
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Segments of the Kabul River often dry up during the summer primarily because a significant portion of the river's course is diverted for irrigation purposes. This extensive use of the water for agricultural needs, combined with the region's climate, leads to the depletion of the river's flow in certain areas.1