Water Shortage Crisis in Kabul Intensifies, Severely Impacting Daily Life

Residents of Kabul report an unprecedented intensification of the drinking water shortage crisis in the city, which has severely disrupted their daily lives. They say that drying wells and declining groundwater levels have turned access to safe water into a major challenge.

Residents of some areas in the capital add that they are forced to buy water at high costs to meet their needs, imposing further financial pressure on families. This situation is described as particularly concerning for low-income households.

While the water crisis concerns one of the fundamental needs of citizens, Kabul residents say that so far no effective or practical measures have been taken by the Taliban administration to control this crisis and manage the city’s water resources. They believe that the continuation of this situation could lead to broader social and health consequences.

As one of the most populous cities in the country, Kabul has experienced rapid population growth and a decrease in water resources in recent years; an issue that demands transparent planning and urgent action to prevent the crisis from worsening.