Afghanistan, July 17 -- UN-Habitat warns that over six million Kabul residents face severe water shortages, urging urgent action and broad cooperation.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has issued a stark warning about a growing water crisis in Kabul, stating that nearly six million residents of the city are at risk.

In a statement shared on X on Thursday, July 17, UN-Habitat described Kabul's water shortage as "unprecedented," with water levels dropping significantly in recent years.

The agency highlighted that resolving the crisis will require substantial investment and long-term infrastructure support to prevent further deterioration.

UN-Habitat stressed the importance of strong cooperation between stakehold...