Afghanistan, Dec. 14 -- The EU warns that more than 21 million people in Afghanistan lack safe drinking water, prompting emergency aid including wells and water pumps.
The European Union's humanitarian arm in Asia and the Pacific has warned that more than 21 million people across Afghanistan do not have access to safe drinking water, highlighting a deepening national crisis.
The EU said it is responding by installing water pumps and drilling wells in several regions to improve access to clean water, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
Afghanistan's water crisis is increasingly widespread, affecting millions and severely impacting public health, food security, and social stability. Prolonged droughts, climate change, and damage...