Environmental experts are urging Kabul residents to dig absorption wells to strengthen groundwater reserves by capturing rainwater and snow. They explain that this step can help slow the decline of groundwater levels and improve water management across the city. With seasonal rainfall increasing, they describe absorption wells as a practical and effective solution, even though the cost remains high.
Thirsty Kabul: Absorption Wells as the Last Hope to Save the Capital from a Water Crisis
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