MEHTHARLAM (Pajhwok): Residents of the capital of eastern Laghman province complain about lack of adequate drinking water as many deep wells have dried up due to prolonged drought.
Malik Mohammad Baqir, a resident of Gularam area of Mehtharlam City, told Pajhwok Afghan News that drinking water had declined due to acute drought in their area and people were facing challenges.
He said people of the area fetched water from two kilometers away on animals.
He added that well-off residents of the area had moved to other areas due to the drought.
Haji Zaman Shah, another resident of the area . . .
