Pakistan, June 27 -- In a heart-wrenching incident in Swat, a flash flood in the Swat River swept away 18 tourists, including 16 members of a single family from Daska, Sialkot. The family was visiting the scenic valley during the Eid holidays. The accident happened while they were sitting near the riverbank for breakfast.

According to the family's elder, Abdul Rehman, his daughter-in-law, five granddaughters, a daughter, and four granddaughters from her side are among the missing or deceased. He confirmed that three people, including another daughter, her husband, and four granddaughters survived. They are currently under treatment and in shock.

Rescue officials and local volunteers quickly reached the spot. They managed to rescue three...