Pakistan, July 15 -- A 384-page inquiry report on the recent Swat River tragedy was submitted to the Peshawar High Court during a hearing on Tuesday. The report highlights significant gaps in river safety planning and flood preparedness by government departments. It also includes details of the response efforts following the incident that claimed multiple lives.

According to the report, the committee recorded statements from 10 officials, examining both pre- and post-flood actions. It also provided evidence of early rainfall warnings and orders such as Section 144 imposed to prevent riverbank gatherings. However, the findings revealed poor implementation and a lack of coordination between departments.

Three days after the tragic inciden...