Punjab successfully rescued more than 490 flood victims by using advanced thermal technology for the first time, marking a major breakthrough in the province’s disaster management and rescue operations.
Rescue teams carried out night operations in several flood-hit areas, including Okara, Jhang, Atharah Hazari, Shorkot, and Ahmadpur Sial, where victims trapped in submerged localities were quickly identified and evacuated safely.
With the help of thermal imaging, people were located and rescued from multiple villages, including 85 from Thatta Jabanran, 70 from Alipur, 80 from Jogira Bocheran, and dozens from smaller communities.
This innovative technology allowed rescue officials to detect human presence even in complete darkness, ensuring that people stranded in invisible or hard-to-reach locations were reached and shifted to safer zones.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif praised the teams for their dedication and highlighted that Punjab became the first province in Pakistan to use advanced thermal technology in flood rescue operations.
The success of this initiative has opened new possibilities for emergency response in the country, enabling authorities to save lives more effectively during natural disasters and set a new standard for future rescues.