{"id":14124,"date":"2026-09-25T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/afghanistan-faces-dual-water-crisis-amid-monsoon-flooding\/"},"modified":"2026-09-26T03:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T23:26:11","slug":"afghanistan-faces-dual-water-crisis-amid-monsoon-flooding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/afghanistan-faces-dual-water-crisis-amid-monsoon-flooding\/","title":{"rendered":"Afghanistan Faces Dual Water Crisis Amid Seasonal Rains"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite heavy seasonal rains, the people of Afghanistan continue to face ongoing issues of drought and water shortages. Experts emphasize the need for the construction of water infrastructure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Seasonal Rainfall and Ongoing Drought in Afghanistan<\/h2>\n

In spite of devastating floods and intense rainfall in various regions of Afghanistan, residents and farmers report persistent drought conditions and a lack of drinking and agricultural water. Experts argue that brief bouts of rainfall cannot sufficiently replenish groundwater resources, and without proper management, these rains can lead to harmful flooding.<\/p>\n

Destruction of Crops in Herat and Nangarhar<\/h2>\n

Farmers in the provinces of Herat<\/a> and Nangarhar have reported significant economic losses and the destruction of their fields. Abdul Latif, a resident of the Injil district in Herat, states that even wells dug to a depth of 40 meters are drying up quickly, causing families to struggle to find water. In the Spin Ghar district of Nangarhar, agricultural lands have been completely devastated due to flooding and water scarcity.<\/p>\n

Reasons for Water Loss and the Need for Management<\/h2>\n

Water and environmental experts identify various factors contributing to water loss, including geological structures and reduced snowpack. Abdul Basset Rahmani, a water management expert, stresses the importance of building effective infrastructure to capture rainwater and advocates for the creation of check dams and water retention barriers for water storage.<\/p>\n

Warnings from Global Organizations on Climate Change<\/h2>\n

UN-affiliated organizations have issued warnings about the negative impacts of climate change in Afghanistan, acknowledging that the severe decline in groundwater levels in both urban and rural areas endangers the livelihoods of farming and pastoral families, necessitating immediate action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Despite experiencing heavy seasonal rainfall, Afghanistan is grappling with a persistent water crisis, plagued by drought and shortages. Experts are urging the construction of water infrastructure to mitigate the devastating impacts of floods and the ongoing depletion of groundwater resources. 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