Location & Surroundings
Tōr Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Paktika, Afghanistan, at 2,119 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarghun Shahr, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Kabul is about 185 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sharana, 33 km away.
Also known as: Kyariz Tor · Tōṟ Kāṟēz · تور کارېز · Ṯor Kārīz
Overview
Tōr Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Paktika Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,119 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Afghanistan
- Located in Paktika Province
- Type underground irrigation canal(s) (CNLSB)
- a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 54' 53" N, 68° 35' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 2119 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:44
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tor Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tor Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 23.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
5.6 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.8 | 5.6 | 292 | 12 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 5.6 | 351 | 22 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.7 | 4.3 | 33 | 27 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 4.2 | 9 | 15 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 287.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.1 | 337 | 11 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 600.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 1.2 | 145 | 23 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.1 | 2.3 | 59 | 49 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 190 | 28 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 286.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 5.3 | 229 | 16 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 567.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.2 | 3.3 | 144 | 44 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.7 | 1.2 | 84 | 65 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 3.6 | 206 | 30 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 281.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 5.0 | 233 | 13 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 572.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tor Karez?
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 23.8 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tor Karez today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Tor Karez?
Local time is 23:44. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Tor Karez?
Tor Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Tor Karez?
DEM 2,119 m.
Where is Tor Karez located?
It is at 32.91468, 68.58369 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tor Karez in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry