water level in the Swat River has risen alarmingly.

Tourists from across the country have been evacuated from the area and instructed not to return, the water level in the Swat River has risen alarmingly.

Thursday, September 3, 2020

High alert issued for Malakand division, all hotels were closed immediately, tourists from all over the country were evacuated from the area and directed not to return, the flow of water in the Swat river has increased alarmingly. According to details, continuous rains for three days in different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially in Malakand division, have created a catastrophic situation.

It has been reported that due to 3 consecutive days of rain, the flow of water in the Swat River has increased to a dangerous level. The Swat River is now overflowing and there is a risk of flooding in the region. In all these circumstances, a high alert has been issued for the entire Malakand division. Following the issuance of the high alert, all the hotels in the region have been evacuated and closed.

Tourists from across the region have been instructed not to leave the area. Despite this, there are reports that some tourists are stranded in the area due to the flooding of communication roads. It has been reported that due to catastrophic rains and flood situations, part of Swat Besham Road has been washed away in floodwaters after which the administration has issued orders to evacuate the settlements along the river.

Besides, Shangla and Buner link bridges were also flooded. The Meteorological Department has also forecast a new cycle of rains in Malakand region and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from tomorrow. The provincial government says all emergency measures are being taken. People are being evacuated. NDMA and PDMA are also mobilized to deal with emergencies.