A heartbreaking tragedy from Swat, Pakistan. A deadly flood swept away 13 lives from a single family. The powerful water currents left devastation behind, showing how dangerous the floods in Pakistan have become. Authorities are working hard, but the loss is beyond words. Pray for the affected families. Let’s raise awareness about climate change and flood prevention.
00:00At least about nine people are said to be dead, while 17 others were swept away after flash floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains have wreaked havoc along the Sawath River in Pakistan's Khaybar-Pakhtunkhwa province.
00:15These are some very dramatic moments from the moment when these 17 members of a family were swept away in these flash floods.
00:30A group of about 12 tourists could be seen stranded on an elevated area in the river, desperately calling for help as floodwaters continue to rise around them.
00:55So far, 58 are reported to have been rescued from the total number of people who have been washed away in these flash floods.
01:02About 80 rescue workers and locals are present on the ground. They're searching for survivors. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed his condolences to the bereaved families.
01:23The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert warning people of high flood levels and has asked people to take precautions.
