Tapping out: Kabul may be first modern city to run out of water

Kabul is facing a severe water crisis, potentially becoming the first modern city to completely run out of water. Groundwater extraction far exceeds natural replenishment, with aquifers projected to dry up by 2030, potentially displacing millions. Contamination, infrastructure issues, and climate change exacerbate the problem, forcing families into debt. Kabul is facing a severe water crisis, potentially becoming the first modern city to completely run out of water. Groundwater extraction far exceeds natural replenishment, with aquifers projected to dry up by 2030, potentially displacing millions. Contamination, infrastructure issues, and climate change exacerbate the problem, forcing families into debt.
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