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PESHAWAR, Jun 27 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives and destruction caused by torrential rains and flash floods in the upper regions of the province, particularly in Swat.
According to a statement issued here multiple individuals have been swept away by powerful flood waters in the Swat River. Rescue operations led by Rescue 1122 and local district administrations are currently underway at various locations.
So far, four bodies have been recovered from different sites as search efforts continue, the CM house confirmed. Despite the strong current and difficult conditions, Rescue 1122 teams remain actively engaged in recovery operations.
The Chief Minister directed Rescue 1122 to intensify their efforts and utilize all available resources to locate and evacuate the remaining individuals as quickly as possible.
Gandapur added that prior alerts had already been issued regarding potential floods and heavy rainfall, emphasizing that local administrations must ensure strict compliance with these warnings, especially by tourists and residents in vulnerable areas.
He further instructed the district authorities to implement the highest level of preventive measures to avoid such tragedies in the future.