Flood Disaster Update: Seasonal flash floods and related natural disasters have killed at least 301 people and injured 385 across Afghanistan over the past 10 weeks, destroying nearly 2,000 homes and damaging thousands more; about 580 km of roads were washed away and over 30,300 acres of farmland were submerged or ruined. Human Rights & Education: UN reporting warns Afghanistan’s restrictions are deepening: at least 30 women were detained in Herat for alleged dress-code violations, while UN officials say millions of girls remain out of school and the country faces a “lost generation” risk. Women’s Rights Crackdown: UNAMA-linked reporting highlights growing pressure on women and girls, with security incidents rising sharply and civilian harm tied to cross-border shelling. Governance & Daily Life: The Taliban has issued a directive banning smartphone use for members and government employees, with violations to be treated as criminal cases. Environment & Resources: A Taliban decree sets rules for gold panning on state land, calling it “protected land” while requiring environmental protection funds and land restoration after operations. Infrastructure: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Works has started asphalt paving on the Kunar–Nuristan Highway to improve access to remote mountainous areas.