Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief over the devastation caused by cloudbursts and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northern Pakistan.
In a post on his X handle, he extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He said we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in this hour of grief.
The Prime Minister said government is mobilising all resources for rescue and relief operations.
Referring to his meeting with the Chairman NDMA, Shehbaz Sharif said he has directed to expedite rescue operations in the nine affected districts of Swat, Buner, Bajaur, Torghar, Mansehra, Shangla, and Battagram, with urgent focus on Bajaur and Battagram.
He said immediate relief is being provided to stranded residents, medical aid to the injured and heavy machinery has been deployed to clear roads and restore connectivity.
