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Swat Flash Flood: K-P Announces Compensation for Victim's Families
- A tragic flash flood hit the Swat River near Mingora on Friday morning, drowning 10 tourists while rescuing 58 others from rising waters.
- Heavy rainfall upstream caused the sudden rise in river water level, catching tourists having breakfast by surprise and delaying rescue helicopter arrivals.
- Local residents and Rescue 1122 divers rescued stranded tourists, but delays and inadequate preventive measures sparked public anger and official criticism.
- Governor Kundi condemned the government as "a shameful failure of duty" and urged CM Gandapur to resign, while an inquiry committee was formed to investigate.
- The provincial government promised Rs1.5 million compensation per victim, banned riverbed excavation, issued tourist SOPs, and committed support to bereaved families.
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Swat Flash Flood: K-P announces compensation for victim's families
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