Kabul, July 3 -- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has reported rapidly spreading drought in Afghanistan, noting that the northern, northwestern, and northeastern provinces are the most severely affected, Khaama Press reported.

These regions, already vulnerable due to economic challenges, now experience rising agricultural devastation due to prolonged dry conditions. The people in affected regions have reported significant crop losses, and livestock deaths are increasing.

Although FAO has not revealed specific figures, however, it did mention that the situation is deteriorating rapidly, threatening the livelihoods of farming and herding communities who rely heavily on seasonal rains and water sources, Khaama Pre...