The European Union’s Humanitarian Aid Office for Asia has recently announced that more than 21 million people in Afghanistan do not have access to safe drinking water.
In a message published today (Monday, Dec 22) on its X account, the office stated that due to years of conflict and worsening climate conditions, water has become scarce in Afghanistan.
The EU’s Humanitarian Aid Office for Asia further emphasized that it is installing wells and hand pumps for families to enable access to safe water.
Meanwhile, the Norwegian Refugee Council yesterday established a water supply network for 300 families in Zabul.
The lack of safe water in Afghanistan is considered one of the country’s most serious challenges.
It is worth noting that the water crisis in Afghanistan is a widespread and growing challenge that threatens the lives of millions of people and has negatively affected public health, food security, and social stability.
Previously, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in a report referring to the impact of climate change on Afghanistan, warned that around 80 percent of Afghan citizens use contaminated and unsafe water for drinking.
UNICEF has also warned about the spread of diseases caused by the use of contaminated water in Afghanistan.
Earlier, UNICEF had warned that by 2030, Kabul’s water resources would be completely depleted.
It is also worth noting that most children in schools across Afghanistan do not have access to safe water.
This comes as the International Committee of the Red Cross stated on World Water Day that 33 million people in Afghanistan lack access to safe drinking water.
