Pakistani rescuers use drones to help evacuate thousands as heavy flooding devastate Punjab
Summary
Emergency workers in Pakistan's Punjab province are using drones to help find and rescue people stranded by severe floods. More than 900,000 people have been evacuated from flood-affected areas in Punjab, along with over 600,000 farm animals. The floods are a result of heavy rains and water released from dams in neighboring India.Key Facts
- In Punjab, emergency workers are using drones to find stranded people on rooftops.
- Over 900,000 people have been evacuated in Punjab due to the floods.
- More than 600,000 farm animals have also been moved to safety.
- The floods are attributed to heavy rains and water release from India's dams.
- Punjab is facing its biggest floods on record, affecting districts like Multan and Jhang.
- Authorities have set up more than 1,000 relief camps, but many evacuees are not housed in them.
- In Islamabad, sudden heavy rain has caused flooding on roads and stranded vehicles.
- The Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers have overflowed, impacting farmlands and villages.
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