Big streak of water discovered in one of the droughtiest zones of Turkmenistan08.12.2009 23:16BALKAN VELAYAT, 8 December - IP "TURKMENinform". Geologists of Mary groundwater research expedition discovered a large supply of sweet water under the arid sands of Chilmamedkum desert. By estimate the new water pool capacity makes up 20,000 cubic metres per day to satisfy fresh water requirement for Turkmenbashi city and National tourist zone Avaza.
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