Water Crisis in Kabul: UN-Habitat and TOLOnews warn Kabul’s drinking water shortage is worsening as groundwater levels fall, population grows, and climate change adds pressure—officials point to new infrastructure efforts, but the gap remains a major threat to the city’s future. SDG 6 Push: Kabul hosted an SDG 6 meeting on clean water and sanitation, with the Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Corporation calling for international financial and technical support, while officials flagged declining groundwater and urged investment in water networks and sewerage. Public Health Under Heat: Kabul residents report rising seasonal illnesses linked to power outages, lack of clean water, air pollution and dust, with doctors warning children, the elderly and pregnant women face higher risks. Humanitarian Pressure: NRC chief Jan Egeland says Afghanistan is among the world’s most neglected humanitarian crises, driven by poverty, food insecurity, climate change, and large-scale returns from Iran and Pakistan. Polio Update: WHO says stronger coordination could eradicate polio in Afghanistan within 12 months, citing security enabling vaccination campaigns; current figures include human cases and environmental detections. UN Support Visit: UNDP and UNHCR officials arrived in Kabul to assess challenges and explore practical support for women, returnees, IDPs and host communities. Deforestation Watch: Reports from Upper Dir’s Jatkul area highlight weak forest enforcement, with thousands of tons of chestnut wood allegedly cut and sold, exposing jurisdiction gaps.