Afghanistan: Kabul on the Brink of Collapse: The Ground beneath Millions Is Sinking

Jan 26, 2026 | Kazim Homayoun
Hasht-e-Subh Daily
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Imagine a city of more than six million people where the ground beneath their feet sinks a little more each day. Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, is experiencing land subsidence, a slow-moving yet devastating disaster that, if left unchecked, could displace millions by 2030 and erase the historical identity of a nation. This is not a fictional scenario, but a scientific projection based on satellite data and reports by international organizations. Excessive groundwater extraction, climate change, and uncontrolled construction under Taliban rule are pushing Kabul toward a major crisis. Are we prepared to confront this unfolding catastrophe?