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Last update: an hour agoWater Stress in Herat: Residents in Herat say groundwater is dropping fast as farmers drill deeper for irrigation, forcing wells from about 5 meters to 20+ meters and leaving some areas “dry,” with solar pumps losing power and humanitarian water systems still unable to meet demand. Climate Risk Planning: Experts warn El Niño is strengthening and could bring heatwaves, floods and droughts across Asia and other regions, with Afghanistan among those most exposed to food and water shocks. Humanitarian Funding for Afghanistan: The UK announced £315 million in aid for Afghanistan over three years (health, nutrition, education, livelihoods and climate resilience), while noting severe needs and ongoing restrictions affecting women and girls. UN Leadership Change: The EU welcomed Rabab Fatima’s appointment to lead UNAMA, saying continued international engagement is vital as Afghanistan faces a major humanitarian crisis. Safe Water Access Gap: UN reporting highlights that millions of Afghans still lack access to safe drinking water, tying water security directly to health and poverty.
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