Afghanistan's Water Crisis Deepens in 2025 Afghanistan is perilously close to collapse due to a crippling water crisis that has far reaching consequences for its people, economy, and environment.
The nation has been grappling with this issue for decades. Understanding the Water Crisis in Afghanistan The crisis is multifaceted and deeply ingrained in Afghanistan's history and geography.
The country sits atop one of the world's largest aquifers, but over extraction and poor management have led to a drastic decline in groundwater levels.