PESHAWAR
Malakand Division Commissioner Abid Wazir on Thursday conducted a detailed visit to the areas affected by recent rains and floods, including Makan Bagh, Mula Baba, Mingora, and adjacent locations.
During the visit, he was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Swat Salim Jan Marwat, Additional Deputy Commissioner Numan Ali Shah, WSSC Swat, and relevant department officials. During the tour, the Commissioner reviewed relief and rehabilitation activities and met with flood victims to understand their problems and issues. He directed the concerned officials to take immediate measures to resolve the public’s difficulties.
Talking to the media, Commissioner Abid Wazir said that recent rains and floods have affected most districts of Malakand Division, with District Buner being the most affected, while Swat, Shangla, and Bajaur are also among the severely affected districts. He said that relief and rehabilitation efforts are underway in all districts, with all relevant departments working together.
He stated that most roads in Mingora have been opened for traffic, while the Makan Bagh and Mula Baba road will be opened by this evening, where debris removal and cleaning work are progressing rapidly.
Provision of clean drinking water has been 90% completed, and work on restoring two major water supply schemes is also underway.
Similarly, electricity restoration in the mentioned areas has been 80% completed, and full restoration will be ensured soon.
Commissioner Abid Wazir said that people are voluntarily participating in debris removal and cleaning efforts alongside WSSC Swat employees.
He appreciated the significant involvement of the public, the Pak Army, NDMA, PDMA, welfare organizations, and other institutions in relief and rehabilitation activities.
The Commissioner stated that the provincial government is providing Rs. 2 million compensation to the families of martyrs who lost their lives in recent rains and floods. Surveys are also underway to assess damages to homes, shops, crops, livestock, and other losses. After the survey is completed, the affected people will be provided assistance according to the provincial government’s directives and Malakand Division, approximately 100 machines are currently being utilized for relief and rehabilitation efforts in Mingora.
