Kabul Faces Impending Water Crisis: A Modern City on the Brink
Kabul faces an impending water crisis, with aquifers depleted by up to 30 meters in a decade due to rapid urbanization and climate change. Nearly half of the city’s boreholes have dried up, and current extraction rates far exceed natural replenishment, potentially leading to a complete water shortage by 2030. This crisis is exacerbated by water contamination and lack of governance, forcing residents to spend a significant portion of their income on increasingly expensive water. International aid shortfalls and political complexities hinder the implementation of long-term solutions, despite the urgent need for action.
John Q. Hosedrinker