The city of six million people could soon run out water, amid climate change, sanctions and governance failures.

Kabul, a city of over six million people, could become the first modern city to run out of water in the next five years, a new report has warned.

Groundwater levels in the Afghan capital have dropped drastically due to over-extraction and the effects of climate change, according to a report published by nonprofit Mercy Corps.

    • porous_grey_matter@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      25 days ago

      Mmm, not sure, you might be underestimating our capacity for war. I think we can still do a few more over oil first. There will be wars over water and food though, no doubt about that.