Abbottabad: Two young boys lost their lives in separate drowning incidents while bathing at waterfalls in Abbottabad district over the past two days, highlighting continued violations of the district administration’s ban on bathing in rivers, streams, waterfalls and other natural water bodies amid the ongoing heatwave.
Despite the restrictions, many people continue to ignore the ban, raising concerns over public safety and the risk of further tragedies.
The district administrations of Abbottabad, Mansehra and Mansehra have once again urged the public to strictly comply with the ban on bathing in rivers, streams, waterfalls, and other natural water bodies, warning that violations are putting lives at serious risk.
Despite the ban, many people continue to ignore the restrictions and visit these sites for swimming and bathing, undermining the authorities’ efforts to prevent drowning incidents.
The warning comes after two young boys lost their lives in separate drowning incidents one at Jandar Bari Waterfall in Galiyat and the other in Shahkot, Abbottabad.
The district administrations have appealed to citizens, particularly parents, to cooperate with the authorities and avoid visiting rivers, streams, waterfalls, and other water bodies during the ongoing heatwave to prevent further tragedies.