SOCIETY — February 17, 2026
UN: Temperatures in Afghanistan Increasing Every Year
The UN Human Settlements Programme reports rising temperatures in Afghanistan annually, with Kabul's informal settlements especially vulnerable to climate impacts.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) states that temperatures in Afghanistan are rising every year.
In a message issued on Tuesday, February 17, the program noted that cities are on the front lines of the climate crisis.
It highlighted that four out of every five residents in Kabul live in informal settlements. These communities are particularly vulnerable to severe weather events, the program emphasized.
UN-Habitat stated that such threats underscore the urgent need for urban actions to address these challenges.
The program had previously indicated that cities in Afghanistan are not prepared for rapid urbanization.
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Single source provides direct, on-record attribution to UN-Habitat with concrete, checkable details including specific statistics on Kabul (four out of five in informal settlements), a dated statement (Tuesday, February 17), and non-volatile climate trend claims.
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