Afghanistan International: At least 15 people have died and 19 others have been injured following severe flooding in Helmand and Kandahar provinces, Taliban officials confirmed. The heavy rainfall and resulting floods have also caused extensive financial and infrastructural damage in both regions. On Wednesday, the Taliban’s police command in Kandahar issued a statement reporting that floods had struck several districts, including Maiwand, Shah Wali Kot, Zhari, and the 5th, 6th, and 7th security zones of the province. The disaster claimed the lives of nine people, including three children. Click here to read more (external link).