Post-Flood Safety Gaps Exposed: Swat's Recovery Marred by Infrastructure Failures

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Swat Echoes

10/4/20251 min read

Three months after the devastating August 2025 floods in Swat Valley—part of the nationwide crisis killing over 788—recovery efforts reveal critical safety lapses, with damaged bridges and eroded riverbanks posing ongoing risks.

Officials suspended four senior administrators for response failures, while the Pakistan Army continues relief operations

Community-led initiatives, are filling gaps, but residents urge better early warning systems to avert future tragedies amid climate threats.

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