The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that the 2025 drought in northern and western Afghanistan has affected 3.4 million people. According to the agency, the crisis has damaged agricultural crops and livestock in these areas, putting the livelihoods of thousands of families at risk.<\/p>\n
On Monday, May 4th, OCHA added in a statement that, with support from the Afghanistan Trust Fund, humanitarian partners are providing food assistance to those affected. However, the agency emphasized that the level of needs remains high, and further immediate support is essential.<\/p>\n
The United Nations had previously warned that nearly 22 million people in Afghanistan will require humanitarian aid in 2026, a figure that reflects the ongoing humanitarian crises in the country.<\/p>\n
Afghanistan has experienced devastating droughts repeatedly in recent years. In such conditions, experts stress the need for effective water resource management and sustainable support programs. This calls for serious attention from the Taliban administration and broad coordination with international organizations to prevent the crisis from deepening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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