KABUL (SW) – An overwhelming majority of Afghans lack access to clean drinking water, said officials on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Energy and Water officials say that the lack of access to safe drinking water for Afghan citizens is a serious challenge for the government, and that the Islamic Emirate shall assume its primary responsibility.<\/p>\n
Mujiba al-Rahman Omar, deputy minister of energy and water, told a news conference in Kabul today that 60 percent of the country’s citizens did not have access to safe drinking water. The Deputy Minister of Energy and Water considers water management as one of the basic responsibilities of the Islamic Emirate.<\/p>\n
He also spoke about the preparation of a drought and flood management policy in the country and said that work is underway to stabilize areas prone to drought and this policy will be completed in the future.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Minister of Energy and Water also announced work on the construction of semi-finished dams, such as the Kamal Khan Dam and the Shah Oroos Dam. He also promised that the government will do everything in its power to provide people with safe drinking water and electricity.<\/p>\n
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