16 million people in Afghanistan need immediate access to safe drinking water The United Nations announced that the residents of more than half of Afghanistan's provinces are facing drought and water shortages, and about 16 million people in this country urgently need safe drinking water. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees also warned that nearly three-quarters of the world's refugees live in climate-vulnerable countries, including Afghanistan.

16 million people in Afghanistan need immediate access to safe drinking water The United Nations announced that the residents of more than half of Afghanistan's provinces are facing drought and water shortages, and about 16 million people in this country urgently need safe drinking water. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees also warned that nearly three-quarters of the world's refugees live in climate-vulnerable countries, including Afghanistan.