Location & Surroundings
Wand Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal(s) in Paktika, Afghanistan, at 2,044 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zarghun Shahr, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Kabul is about 210 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Muqur Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: Wanḏ Kāṟēz · وند کارېز · Wand Kārīz
Overview
Wand Kārēz is an underground irrigation canal.
It is located in Paktika Province, Afghanistan.
The elevation is around 2,044 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° 44' 51" N, 68° 23' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 2044 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 84 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:21
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other underground irrigation canal(s)s nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wand Karez
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wand Karez, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 8.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 19.1 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
8.8 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
58 %
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 | 19.1 | 8.8 | 233 | 12 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.7 | 5.2 | 212 | 22 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 2.0 | 171 | 37 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 5.4 | 237 | 22 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 282.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 6.6 | 242 | 12 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 587.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.8 | 2.5 | 169 | 19 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.2 | 0.3 | 168 | 26 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.2 | 1.1 | 328 | 15 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 285.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.3 | 3.0 | 224 | 9 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 592.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.0 | 2.4 | 230 | 20 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.7 | 1.2 | 212 | 29 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 1.2 | 232 | 15 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 283.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.6 | 2.2 | 222 | 10 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 586.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wand Karez?
Now 19.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 8.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 19.1 C, max wind 8.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 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 Wand Karez today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Wand Karez?
Local time is 23:21. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Wand Karez?
Wand Karez is a underground irrigation canal(s).
What is the elevation of Wand Karez?
DEM 2,044 m.
Where is Wand Karez located?
It is at 32.74738, 68.38541 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wand Karez in?
It is in Afghanistan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry