Kalam Road Reopened After Flood Damage Disrupts Upper Swat Travel

SWAT – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – The Kalam road reopened this week after a tough four-day repair effort, bringing relief to travelers affected by the recent upper Swat flood. The route links Kalam to Desan Meadows and had been shut since a flash flood tore through the area.

Local teams worked around the clock to clear the damage. Their hard work paid off, and the road is now open to all kinds of traffic once again.

The flood struck suddenly on August 3, 2026. It caught many people off guard, leaving tourists and local families stuck in Desan Meadows with no safe way out.

Rescue teams acted fast. Everyone stranded in the area was pulled to safety soon after the flood hit. That part of the crisis ended quickly, thanks to quick action on the ground.

But the vehicles left behind told a different story. More than 15 cars, jeeps, and other vehicles stayed trapped for days. The road damage made it impossible to drive them out safely.

The Upper Swat Development Authority took charge of the fix. Heavy machines moved in to clear mud, rocks, and broken debris from the path. It was slow, careful work, given how badly the flood had torn up the road.

After four straight days of labor, the road finally reopened. All the stuck vehicles were driven out safely, much to the relief of their owners.

This flood is just one part of a bigger weather pattern hitting Pakistan right now. Monsoon rains continue to soak large parts of the country, and more wet weather is expected in the days ahead.

Islamabad, for example, will feel both heat and rain today. Daytime temperatures may climb to 36°C, but showers are likely again by evening as the monsoon keeps its grip on the capital.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir should also brace for thunderstorms today. These areas often see sudden, heavy downpours during this time of year.

Gilgit-Baltistan will stay mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain in a few spots. It won’t be a full washout, but light showers are possible here and there.

Balochistan is dealing with the opposite problem. Most districts there are staying hot and dry, with little rain in sight.

Some cities in the province are seeing extreme heat. Sibi hit a scorching 44°C, and Turbat wasn’t far behind at 42°C. Nokundi and Chaman also felt the heat, reaching 41°C and 36°C.

Coastal spots like Gwadar and Jiwani stayed a bit cooler, with highs around 32°C and 33°C.

Karachi, meanwhile, is stuck in muggy, humid weather. Skies are mostly cloudy, and a light drizzle may fall overnight or early morning.

The city’s temperature stood at 39°C, while humidity hovered around 71 percent. Winds blew from the southwest at about 16 km/h.

Karachi’s daytime high should stay between 32°C and 34°C, per PMD forecasts.

All in all, this is a busy weather week for Pakistan. Floods, storms, heat, and humidity are all playing out in different corners of the country at once. For travelers heading toward Swat, though, there’s good news: the road is open, and it’s safe to move again.