Afghanistan is experiencing a serious water crisis and, unless action is taken, Kabul’s groundwater resources could be depleted by 2030. This is according to a UNICEF statement, Ariana News reports.
Roza OtunbaevaHead of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and Tajudin OewaleThe head of UNICEF in Afghanistan inspected the city’s water supply system. Both officials expressed concern about worsening water shortages in the capital.
The head of UNICEF highlighted that rapid urbanization and climate change are accelerating the depletion of groundwater in Kabul, and if action is not taken now, the process will be impossible to stop.
Rapid population growth, unplanned construction of high-rise buildings, urban development without proper planning and excessive use of groundwater resources are the main factors contributing to the decline in both the quantity and quality of groundwater in Kabul. Although Kabul has been facing water shortages for years, the crisis has become more serious recently.
The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan recently announced that it is working on a project to transfer water from the Panjshir River to Kabul.
