Golo reservoir

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The Golo water reservoir is a reservoir located approximately seven kilometers west of El Fasher in northwestern Sudan. The dam containing the reservoir was constructed in 1947 to provide water to El Fasher. It serves as the primary water source for an estimated 270,000 people in the city and nearby communities and is crucial for the survival of the local population, providing safe and adequate water. In 2014, UNAMID reported the reservoir had lost nearly 80% of its capacity from erosion and silt deposits, with improvements to the dam expected in the future.

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