Air Pollution in Kabul Worsens with Onset of Winter

As temperatures drop, many residents of Kabul city have expressed growing concern over a noticeable increase in air pollution. According to doctors, this situation poses the greatest harm to children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory illnesses.

Doctors explain that the rise in smoke from low-quality fuels, polluting vehicles, and heating homes during winter has led to the spread of respiratory diseases, colds, and the worsening of chronic illnesses. They emphasize that citizens should use air-filtering masks whenever possible while traveling outdoors.

Meanwhile, some Kabul residents claim that air pollution has not decreased in recent years; rather, it significantly escalates during the winter season, and there appears to be a lack of effective response to this pressing issue.

The National Environmental Protection Agency under the Taliban administration has announced efforts to reduce air pollution levels, especially in Kabul, by monitoring factories, high-rise buildings, and polluting vehicles. However, environmental experts believe that the absence of clear policies, continuous supervision, and practical actions has allowed this problem to continue threatening the health of millions of Kabul inhabitants.