Severe Water Shortage Grips Five Districts of Kandahar City
A worsening water crisis in Kandahar City is severely impacting residents in five districts. Locals warn that if the issue is not resolved soon, they may be forced to abandon their homes.
Residents report that the lack of drinking water has become a serious problem, and local authorities also confirm a significant decline in groundwater levels. The Taliban administration has announced that, due to ongoing drought and widespread illegal well drilling, groundwater levels in Kandahar have dropped by up to 40 meters over the past year.
The crisis has particularly affected Districts 12, 9, 7, 13, and 5, increasing the vulnerability of local populations. Public concern is growing over the Taliban administration’s lack of attention to water resource management and the absence of effective measures to address the crisis.
According to available data, around 30,000 unauthorized wells have been drilled in residential areas, with approximately 50 commercial wells operating throughout the city. Reports suggest that some commercial wells are exceeding actual water needs, leading to considerable water waste.
While citizens are calling for immediate action to prevent the situation from worsening, the Taliban government has yet to present a concrete plan to address the crisis. The lack of response could result in serious social and humanitarian consequences.
