Ariana: Kabul City is surrounded by a thickening blanket of smog that covers the city, making the sky less visible and the air less breathable. The capital is facing the worst air pollution this year, residents said that the crippling electricity crisis is the main reason for the air pollution in Kabul. They said the electricity shortage, particularly in the winter season in the city, is forcing the people to use plastic, coal, low-quality fuel, and other materials that are polluting the air. Click here to read more (external link).