Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Swat have claimed the lives of at least 11 people, with several more still missing.
The continuous downpour over the past two days has caused a significant rise in the flow of the Swat River, prompting local authorities to issue a high alert.
The rescue teams have so far recovered two bodies, and search operations continue at several locations, including Fiza Gat, Bypass, Manyar, and Khwazakhela. At the Fiza Gat location, 10 tourists, including women and children, were swept away by the floodwaters, and two bodies have been recovered.
At the Bypass location, 17 people drowned, with four bodies retrieved and three others rescued alive.
In addition, the heavy rains caused a house roof to collapse in Khwazakhela, resulting in the tragic death of a 7-year-old girl, Zuneina.
Rescue operations in other flood-affected areas like Ghaligai, Manyar, and Panjigram have also been underway, with several people rescued from the rising floodwaters.
Meanwhile, in Mardan, 22 individuals were trapped in Imam Dheri by the flash floods but have since been safely rescued.
Further rescue operations are ongoing in various parts of Swat, including Mettah, where 20 to 30 people were stranded due to the floods. All of them were safely evacuated.
Authorities continue to advise residents near the Swat River to evacuate, as the water levels remain dangerously high.
Despite the fast-moving waters, the rescue teams remain dedicated to finding and assisting those affected by the devastating floods.
