Afghanistan: Afghan Capital's Thirsty Residents Dig Deep to Combat Drought, Overuse

Feb 28, 2017 | Sayed Hassib, Reuters
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A growing population is straining water supplies in Afghanistan's capital, forcing those who can afford it to dig unregulated wells ever deeper to tap a falling water table. Finding water in arid Afghanistan is virtually always a challenge, but a drop in the groundwater level in Kabul caused by overuse and drought is making it even more difficult for residents, especially the poor.