Pakistan, June 25 -- Nearly four years after the devastating floods of 2022 ravaged Swat Valley, trout fish farmers are still struggling to rebuild an industry that once provided livelihoods to thousands of families and served as a major attraction for tourists visiting the scenic region.

The climate-induced floods destroyed around 300 trout farms across Swat, washing away fish stocks and damaging critical infrastructure.

The disaster forced many farm owners and workers to abandon their businesses and seek alternative sources of income elsewhere.

What was once a thriving aquaculture industry now faces an uncertain future, with only a handful of farms resuming operations despite persistent efforts by owners to revive their businesses. ...