Afghanistan, May 5 -- Drought has affected 3.4 million people in Afghanistan, damaging crops and livelihoods, as rising food prices worsen hunger and deepen the country's humanitarian crisis.
OCHA said drought in 2025 has affected at least 3.4 million people in northern and western Afghanistan, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis.
The agency said the drought has damaged crops, livestock and livelihoods, leaving many families struggling to secure food and income, particularly in rural areas heavily dependent on agriculture.
OCHA said aid partners, supported by the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, are providing food assistance, but warned that urgent additional support is needed to prevent further deterioration.
The crisis is co...