The international organization World Vision has recently warned that ongoing drought in Afghanistan has led to a rise in food prices, and approximately 9.5 million Afghans are facing severe food insecurity.
In a statement, the organization said that many families have been forced to skip meals. It shared the story of Abdul, a father of twelve children, whose life and family have been affected by the drought.
Abdul told World Vision: “My crops failed because we only relied on rainfall. This year, the drought destroyed everything.” The organization reported that it has distributed aid packages to him and hundreds of others.
According to the organization’s report, it is currently distributing vital food packages to 500 people daily, but the crisis in Afghanistan is far from over.
The organization also warned in its statement about the consequences of reduced funding on the lives of Afghan families.
Late last year, the United Nations had already reported a rise in food insecurity in Afghanistan for the year 2025.
It is worth noting that drought is considered one of the main causes of this situation in Afghanistan. Previously, a UN official warned that ignoring the climate crisis in Afghanistan would have devastating consequences.
The UN has repeatedly emphasized that Afghanistan is among the 10 countries most severely affected by the negative impacts of climate change, including drought, floods, irregular rainfall, and decreasing water resources.
