Afghanistan’s capital Kabul is at risk of becoming the world’s first modern city to run completely out of water by 2030. Excessive groundwater extraction, climate change, and population growth have drastically lowered water levels, threatening nearly 3 million residents with scarcity and displacement. UNICEF reports half the deep wells are already dry, and 80% of underground water is contaminated. Experts warn urgent infrastructure improvements and international cooperation are needed, but sanctions and instability hinder effective solutions.
Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, is set to become the world’s first modern city to run completely out of water. The charity organization Mercy Corps has warned that within the next five years, all water sources in the city will dry up.
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