Water Crisis Deepens in Afghanistan as Families Struggle for Access

Afghanistan Faces Deepening Water Crisis as Access Becomes Increasingly Difficult – KabulNow

Afghanistan is experiencing a worsening water crisis, with access to safe and affordable water becoming increasingly limited across both rural and urban areas. According to a report by the International Committee of the Red Cross, water scarcity is now significantly affecting daily life, livelihoods, and public health. In rural regions, years of conflict, prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and rapid population growth have placed immense pres…

Water crisis deepens in Afghanistan as families struggle for access

As the world marks World Water Day, Afghanistan is facing a worsening water crisis, with millions of people struggling to access safe and reliable supplies. Years of drought, declining rainfall, rapid population growth and the return of families from neighbouring countries have placed increasing pressure on already fragile water systems. Traditional sources such as wells and karezes—underground channels that have sustained communities for genera…