UN Humanitarian Warning: UN agencies say Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s biggest displacement crises, with 2.7 million returnees and worsening climate shocks piling onto a fragile economy—74% of people can’t meet basic needs. Urban Pressure & Housing: UN-Habitat warns mass returns are straining cities and villages, pushing demand for sustainable settlements; UN says 425 families have been identified for permanent housing support in Kunduz and Baghlan, alongside mine-contaminated land clearance. Water & Heat Stress: Reports highlight Kabul’s worsening drinking water shortage and seasonal illness risks, while residents in Paghman and across Afghanistan describe hotter summers and power cuts. Fuel Cost Squeeze (Herat): Herat residents report petrol prices rising to about 76 afghanis per liter, driving up transport fares and the cost of essentials. Disaster Risk: A major monsoon-linked debris slip in the region underscores how extreme weather can quickly turn dangerous during construction and recovery. Women’s Livelihoods: AFP reports returnee women in Balkh finding rare work in a dried fruit factory, but restrictions on education and movement keep jobs out of reach for many. Press Freedom: Taliban released Paigard News Agency owner Javid Niazi after nearly two months, but rights groups warn arrests and restrictions on journalists continue.