UNICEF warns Afghanistan’s drought threatens access to safe drinking water
UNICEF has warned that Afghanistan’s prolonged drought is endangering millions of people — especially children — by severely straining already fragile water-supply systems
KABUL (MNTV) – UNICEF has warned that Afghanistan’s prolonged drought is endangering millions of people — especially children — by severely straining already fragile water-supply systems, The Khaama Press News Agency reported.
The agency said most rural communities face limited access to clean water, and earlier assessments found 8 in 10 Afghans rely on unsafe sources, underscoring the scale of public-health risks.
With support from South Korea, UNICEF is installing new water systems in 20 communities in Ghor and Nangarhar as part of efforts to build drought-resilient infrastructure.
The agency also issued a stark warning for Kabul, saying the capital’s groundwater could be exhausted by 2030 due to rapid population growth, over-extraction and poor water management.
UNICEF stressed that long-term investment in resilient infrastructure is essential to protect Afghan families from worsening climate impacts. While international assistance is helping relieve immediate pressures, the agency said far more sustained action is needed to prevent a full-scale water crisis.
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