Afghanistan, June 22 -- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said an estimated 16 million people across Afghanistan will require access to clean water and sanitation services in 2026, highlighting the growing impact of water shortages on vulnerable communities.
In a statement released on Monday, OCHA said water scarcity is exposing children to greater health risks and disrupting daily life across the country, forcing communities to adopt coping mechanisms amid worsening conditions. The agency warned that access to safe drinking water and sanitation remains a critical humanitarian challenge.
Afghanistan has faced recurring droughts, inadequate water-management infrastructure and widespread poverty, ...