Continuous downpour swelled Swat River, unleashing floods that swept through the region and caused devastation
\n SWAT
\nA flash flood in Swat near the GE Qurban Hotel on the Swat Bypass has caused devastating losses, with at least 12 dead, 61 individuals rescued, and 10 still missing.
\nThe provincial government launched extensive rescue operations, involving 120 rescue workers at eight different locations across Swat. The flood has resulted in significant casualties, with six bodies recovered from the Swat Bypass near GE Qurban Hotel, three from Angro Dheri, and three from the Swat Bypass Relax Hotel.
\nRescue teams have saved 61 individuals from various flood-affected areas, including three from the Swat Bypass near GE Qurban Hotel and 58 from various locations along the Swat River Bypass Road.
\nAdditionally, 20-30 people were rescued from Bara Bama Khail in Mita, and 22 others were rescued from Imam Dheri. However, the search continues for 10 missing individuals, including seven from the Ghali Gay area, one from Panjigram, and two others from different locations.
\nThe fast-moving floodwaters have presented significant challenges to the rescue teams, but efforts remain ongoing. The district of Malakand is a primary area for the search for missing individuals. Due to the intensity of the flooding, the provincial government has enforced Section 144, prohibiting recreational activities along riverbeds.
\nAll hotels, restaurants, and commercial activities near the Swat River have been closed temporarily. Authorities have urged the public to stay away from riverbeds and follow safety guidelines to prevent further casualties.
\nIn response to the disaster, the chief minister has announced compensation for the families of the deceased victims. A committee has been formed to investigate the incident, and the provincial government is closely monitoring the situation as rescue operations continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Continuous downpour swelled Swat River, unleashing floods that swept through the region and caused devastation SWAT A flash flood in Swat near the GE Qurban Hotel on the Swat Bypass has caused devastating losses, with at least 12 dead, 61 individuals rescued, and 10 still missing. The provincial government launched extensive rescue operations, involving 120 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":486937,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-486919","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n