For the first time in Pakistan, advanced thermal technology has been used to rescue people stranded during severe floods. More than 490 individuals were safely moved to secure locations through night-time operations in multiple cities across Punjab.
Rescue teams used this cutting-edge system in Okara, Jhang, Athara Hazari, Shorkot, and Ahmadpur Sial. The technology helped locate people trapped in flooded areas where visibility was nearly impossible.
From Jhang City Bund, 21 people were saved, while one person was rescued from Pindi Mohalla. In Khuldra, 12 individuals were brought to safety. Another 63 people were evacuated from Daduanran, 70 from Alipur, 85 from Thatta Jabbaran, four from Masan, and 10 from Wajidabad Shah Jeewna.
Operations also took place in Shorkot and Ahmadpur Sial. In Shorkot’s Dab Kalan area, 20 people were rescued, while four were saved from Darbar Abdul Razzaq. In Ahmadpur Sial, 45 individuals were brought out from Wali Muhammad Jhandir.
Officials confirmed that the ongoing flooding in Punjab’s rivers has affected more than two million people, with the death toll rising to 33. Rescue efforts are still underway in multiple regions.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz appreciated the efforts of the teams, noting that thermal technology has proved vital in disaster response. She explained that the system can detect human presence in areas hidden from the naked eye, making it possible to conduct rescue missions even at night.
The successful use of thermal technology in Pakistan’s flood rescue operations marks a historic moment. It not only highlights the importance of adopting modern tools in emergency situations but also shows the potential of advanced technology in saving lives.
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