The district administration of Swat has imposed Section 144 across the district, prohibiting the deliberate setting of fires, causing fires, or any activities by tourists and locals, such as camping, picnicking, and cooking, that may lead to fires in the forests or surrounding mountainous areas for the next 60 days. Anyone found violating this order will face action under Section 188 PPC. This decision, announced by District Magistrate Swat Shahzad Mehboob, follows reports from various sources and a rise in the number of forest fires. The ban aims to protect the forests and wildlife in the region.
Read also: Temperature drops as rain hits Swat valley
Rain has started in Swat, bringing relief from the intense heat.
The weather has turned pleasant in Mingora city and surrounding areas, with temperatures dropping due to cold winds.
Intermittent rain is also occurring in Charbagh, Kabal, Khwaza Khela, and Bahrain.
The cooling effect has provided much-needed comfort to residents.
The rain is expected to continue until Monday.
