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Afghanistan is a developing country suffering from the effects of climate change. Kabul, the capital city, needs an assessment to evaluate the climatic impact in recent years due to heavy rainfall and flash floods. This study conducted an assessment in districts 6, 8, 13, and 16 of Kabul city and found that the lack of water management infrastructure, such as drainage canals, increases the risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding within the city. During the survey, respondents reported suffering from flash floods due to heavy rainfall and poor drainage capacity. To address groundwater depletion and manage the climatic impacts, the study proposed solutions for surface and groundwater management, which will alleviate the socioeconomic impact of drought. Indeed, climate change will continue to affect the social and economic dimensions of citizens in the future.
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References
MAIL, Climate Change Adaptation Project, Kabul: MgtWell Consulting Services, 2017.
UN-Habitat, "State of Afghan Cities Volume 1,2," UN-Habitat/Afghanistan, MUDH, KM , IDLG, Kabul, 2015.
WB, "Scoping Strategic Options for Development of the Kabul River Basin," South Asia Region , World Bank, Kabul, 2010.
"Size Calculator," 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.surveymonkey. co.uk/mp/ sample-size-calculator/.
B. D. M. H, R. B, S. B. Matthew Savage, "Socio-Economic Impact of Climate Change in Afghanistan," Stockholm Environment Institute, Stockholm, 2009.
F. T. Richard J.T.Klein, "Resilience to Natrual Hazards," Science Direct, Vol 5, Issues 1-2, 2003.
UN-Habitat - DiMSUR, The City Resilience Action Planning Tool, Disaster Risk Management , Sustainability and Urban Resilience.
T. M. E. P. B. G. Thomas Tanner, "Urban Doverannce for Adaptation: Assessing Climate Change Resilience in Ten Asian Cities," Wiley Online Library, Vol 2009, Issue 315, 2009.
A. B,. M. Rebecca Gasper, "Social and economic impacts of climate change on the urban environment," 2011.