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Kabul's Water Crisis Deepens: Aquifers Plummet, Urgent Aid Needed

6/8/2025

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Kabul is grappling with a dire water crisis as aquifers plummet 30 meters over the past decade, driven by urban growth and climate change. With nearly half of the city's boreholes running dry, the survival of its seven million residents hangs in the balance. Contaminated groundwater and soaring costs intensify the urgency for international aid and sustainable solutions.

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Story summary

Kabul is grappling with a dire water crisis as aquifers plummet 30 meters over the past decade, driven by urban growth and climate change. With nearly half of the city's boreholes running dry, the survival of its seven million residents hangs in the balance. Contaminated groundwater and soaring costs intensify the urgency for international aid and sustainable solutions.