Afghanistan: Kabul Faces a Water Crisis: Warnings of Land Subsidence and Threats to People’s Livelihoods

Oct 13, 2025 | Avizha Khorshid
Hasht-e-Subh Daily
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Residents in Kabul have voiced complaints about severe water shortages in the city. They say that the scarcity of clean water and its unpleasant taste have forced many capital residents to spend a large portion of their daily income on purchasing water. In many neighborhoods, even bottled or mineral water is difficult to find. Meanwhile, experts warn that the continued over-extraction of groundwater, the absence of an effective water distribution system, and the effects of climate change are putting Kabul at risk of severe drought and land subsidence.