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Afghanistan's capital is in the grip of a water crisis
- Kabul is rapidly running out of water due to climate pressures,surging population, and mismanagement, signaling an acute urban crisis.
- Climate change exacerbates Kabul’s water shortage alongside unprecedented urban growth.
- Daily life is increasingly impacted as drinking water becomes scarce and costly for residents.
- Urban growth without adequate infrastructure deepens the water crisis, concentrating demand in a stressed system.
- Authorities acknowledge the crisis and are taking steps to curb groundwater extraction and boost monitoring.
- Mitigation measures include water meters, quotas, and small check dams to replenish groundwater.
- New infrastructure like Shah wa Arous Dam (2024) and sediment removal from Qargha Dam aim to increase storage.
- Two major projects—the Panjshir River pipeline and Shah Toot Dam—could serve about 4 million people but face delays.
- Experts argue that water projects should take priority over other visible infrastructure to protect health and rights.
- The reference study Mercy Corps underscores the potential of combined Panjshir pipeline and Shah Toot Dam to reach millions.
- The crisis is framed as both humanitarian and planning failure, demanding urgent, large-scale water governance reform.
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