Afghanistan: Water Crisis Deepens in Afghanistan as Families Struggle for Access

Mar 22, 2026
Ariana News
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As the world marks World Water Day, Afghanistan is facing a worsening water crisis, with millions of people struggling to access safe and reliable supplies. Years of drought, declining rainfall, rapid population growth and the return of families from neighbouring countries have placed increasing pressure on already fragile water systems. Traditional sources such as wells and karezes—underground channels that have sustained communities for generations—are now under severe strain.