Water crisis in Kabul forces families into long queues
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Kabul children spend their days hauling water through Kabul's dusty alleys instead of going to school - an ordeal for one family that reflects Afghanistan's deepening water crisis.
Breakdown
- Kabul families spend hours daily queuing for water as wells run dry.
- Ongoing drought and shrinking groundwater supplies threaten food and livelihoods. 17s
- Water collection is unpredictable and exhausting, causing children to miss school. 27s
- Health issues are rising due to lack of clean water, including ulcers and infections. 1m 24s
- Experts warn Kabul could run out of groundwater by 2030; half of Afghanistan needs aid. 1m 38s