Kabul could become the first modern capital to run out of water — here's why

An aerial photograph of Kabul. .

The city of Kabul in Afghanistan is at risk of becoming the first modern capital to run out of water, according to a recent report.

Kabul is drying up due to a combination of different factors, including climate change, poor water resource management, rapid urbanization and a swelling population that stands at roughly 5 to 6 million people.