The water problem is a major problem in various countries around the world. In this context, a sensational report says that Kabul, afghanistan, will become the first city in the world without water. It is said that about 6 million people live in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. UN organizations have warned that Kabul will become the first city in the world without water due to reasons such as excessive groundwater use and climate change. The water supply in Kabul has completely decreased. The people living there do not get the daily required water. Due to the water problem, the livelihood of the people is likely to be severely affected. It has been reported that health and humanitarian services may be affected due to this. The reason for this is the high population and climate change there. Moreover, lack of proper water management, political and economic problems are said to be the main reasons.
Experts have warned that water shortages in Kabul have reached a very dangerous stage. They have also said that if immediate action is not taken, the groundwater there will be completely depleted by 2030. If this happens alone, about 3 million people will have to move. Experts have said that without drinking water, people will face severe health, livelihood, and security problems. Furthermore, proper water management plans should be implemented there without delay. The public should be made aware of the need to use drinking water sparingly. Experts have also stressed that countries should provide assistance and technologies. According to a study published in May 2025, the organization Mercy Corps said that Kabul's three main groundwater sources have decreased by 25 to 30 meters in the last 10 years. Kabul city currently extracts about 44 million cubic meters of groundwater annually. In addition, there are more than 1.2 lakh unregulated wells in the city. Hundreds of industries continue to absorb groundwater.

In 2001, the population of Kabul was less than 1 million. But in 2025, it will have 6 million people. This has greatly increased the demand for drinking water. This is also the main reason for the shortage of drinking water. Moreover, some families spend up to 30% of their income on buying water from private tankers. Two-thirds of families are in debt for water, according to Mercy Corps. In an interview, Mohammad Agha, a resident of Kabul, said, “Everything here needs water. Without water, life becomes hell. people die of thirst without water.”

Even the water available in Kabul is often contaminated with algae, sewage, genetic toxins, and salinity. It is reported that 80% of the remaining groundwater in Kabul is algae.

Water crisis due to Taliban rule: Since the Taliban came to power in 2021, foreign funding for water and sanitation assistance in afghanistan has been severely curtailed. Major US aid programs such as USAID have also reduced funding. As a result, Kabul’s water projects, well systems, and sanitation work have all come to a standstill.
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Sowmiya Sriram

21/07/2025 11:45 AM