The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that millions of people in Afghanistan are facing a water and sanitation crisis and are in urgent need of assistance.
The organization reported on Sunday, February 1, that 67 percent of Afghanistan’s population is confronting drought and water scarcity, 32 percent rely on unsafe sources for water access, and 18 percent do not have sufficient drinking water.
OCHA added that in 2026, approximately 15.9 million people will need assistance with access to clean water and sanitation.
According to the report, of this number, 7.8 million people have been targeted as the primary focus of relief programs, and $163.3 million is needed to respond to these needs.
Reports indicate that the dire situation of access to water and sanitation has put the health and lives of people, especially children and women, at risk and requires immediate action and greater resources.
The United Nations has also warned that the shortage of safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities could have long-term consequences, including the outbreak of diseases and a decline in quality of life in Afghanistan.
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اوچا: ۶۷ درصد جمعیت افغانستان با کمبود آب و خشکسالی روبهرو هستند
