Islamabad 17 July: Pakistan Army on Thursday rescued more than 20 people with the help of a helicopter in flood-hit areas of Jhelum.
Pakistan Army helicopter crews also carried out a dramatic rescue operation in the flood-hit Rawalpindi, airlifting stranded families from rooftops as torrential rains submerged entire neighborhoods.
At least 63 people have died in rain-related incidents in Punjab during the last 36 hours downpour bringing life to a standstill in the province.
According to Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Pakistan Army’s 111 Brigade has been requested to help deal with the emergency situation in the city. The public has been requested to stay at home and not to leave their homes unnecessarily, says a statement issued by the DC office on X.
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Pakistan Army is carrying out relief and rescue activities in parts of Punjab after heavy rain.
According to local residents, dozens of people still remain stranded in floodwaters.
Pakistan army personnel are distributing life support jackets to the affected individuals from helicopters as part of ongoing relief operations.
