Afghanistan: Private Wells Siphon off Afghanistan's Water

Feb 23, 2018 | Bismillah Pashtoonmal, Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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A proliferation of privately-dug wells are draining water resources in Zabul province and threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of local farmers. Low rainfall has led to a surge in the number of private wells being dug to ensure access to what is already a scarce resource. The impact has been to divert flow away from rivers and springs and reduce the availability of drinking water.