In pics - Floods in Seoul cause major damage to life and infrastructure
Unbelievable numbers
Seoul has already seen up to 497 millimeters (19.6 inches) of rain. At one point, the city recorded 141.5 millimeters (5.6 inches) of rain per hour -- the highest rate since authorities began keeping records in 1907. (Text: Associated Press)
Damage to infrastructure
With drains overflowing in most parts of Seoul, the water clogged the streets and subway stations. It also impacted the shops and houses in the city with a number of people trying to clear the debris and wreckage scattered across streets.
Religious police return
Despite the Taliban's claim to have ended their repressive ways, the signs are inauspicious. A new interim government is unveiled in September, with hardliners in all key posts and no women.
The Taliban also bring back the feared Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, enforcing the group's austere interpretation of Islam.
The actions spark protests in Kabul and Herat, where two people are shot dead.
Considerable damage
About 2,800 structures -- including houses, shops, retaining walls and other pieces of infrastructure -- were damaged, though most had been repaired as of Wednesday morning, according to the safety ministry. (Text: CNN)
More flooding expected
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