Kabul faces a severe water crisis, potentially becoming the first modern capital to run dry. Decades of over-extraction, population growth, and climate change have depleted groundwater, leaving residents struggling to access clean water. Families spend a significant portion of their income on water, often resorting to unsafe sources or long queues. The crisis impacts health, economy, and daily life, particularly affecting women and children who bear the burden of water collection. Frozen international aid exacerbates the problem, leaving the city's future uncertain.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.