Afghanistan: In One of Afghanistan’s Driest and Poorest Provinces, Climate Change Is Making Farming Unviable

Apr 16, 2025 | Mina Widi and Keyoor Pathak, DownToEarth
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In Afghanistan, mountains have always been a major source of water for livelihood and irrigation activities, as snow and seasonal rains that fall in the highlands melt over time and feed rivers, springs, and groundwater aquifers. Unfortunately, now a days, due to climate change, reduced rainfall, rising temperatures, and repeated droughts, the amount of water reserves in the mountains has decreased, causing grave social and economic problems in many parts of the country.