Flood & Storm Impacts: Afghanistan’s ANDMA reports at least five deaths from floods, severe storms and landslides across Kabul, Zabul, Kandahar, Samangan, Takhar, Nangarhar, Laghman and Kunar, with homes, shops, roads, water systems and bridges damaged, plus heavy livestock losses and destroyed farmland. Flash Floods in Nangarhar: Local Taliban officials in Nangarhar say floods destroyed hundreds of hectares of crops and dozens of houses, including a child drowning while collecting firewood, as residents call for urgent aid. Tourism Pressure in Panjshir: Paryan Valley in Panjshir is drawing more visitors, but locals warn that weak accommodation and basic services are holding back growth. Women’s Access to Tourism: Reports say Taliban authorities in Panjshir are restricting female tourists at checkpoints, turning recreation travel into a permission-based trip. Opium Stockpiles Still Fuel Trade: UNODC says Afghanistan’s poppy ban cut opium production by about 95%, but pre-ban stockpiles continue sustaining the global heroin market. Drug Control & Alternatives Abroad: Myanmar highlights “alternative development” by pushing coffee cultivation while destroying seized narcotics. UNDP on Sustainable Growth: UNDP reaffirms support for inclusive, sustainable economic development in Afghanistan, focusing on small and medium enterprises and jobs. Disaster Risk Context: The week’s extreme weather adds to warnings that climate change is increasing Afghanistan’s exposure to natural hazards.