The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that millions of people in Afghanistan are facing a water and sanitation crisis and are in urgent need of assistance.
Publish dateMonday 2 February 2026 - 17:20
Story Code : 345287
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) reported that 67% of the Afghan population is facing drought and water shortage, 32% rely on unsafe sources for access to water, and 18% do not have enough drinking water.
OCHA added that by 2026, about 15.9 million people will need assistance to provide safe water and sanitation.
According to the report, 7.8 million of these people are the main targets of relief programs, and $163.3 million is needed to meet these needs.
The findings show that the dire situation of access to water and sanitation is putting the health and lives of people, especially children and women, at risk and requires urgent action and more resources.
The United Nations has also warned that the lack of safe drinking water and proper sanitation facilities could have long-term consequences, including the spread of diseases and a decline in the quality of life in Afghanistan.
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