Afghanistan, March 23 -- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has stressed the importance of protecting Afghanistan's glaciers and warned that these vital resources are rapidly melting due to climate change.

On the occasion of World Water Day, the FAO issued a statement on March 22, that Afghanistan's glaciers are one of the most crucial sources of water for agriculture and surrounding areas. The organization has warned that the effects of climate change are accelerating the melting of these glaciers, which could worsen the water crisis in Afghanistan and the region.

The FAO emphasized that protecting these water resources is essential to mitigate the effects of climate change and address the global water cris...