Published on, Aug. 31 -- August 31, 2025 1:58 AM

Floods have long been a recurring nightmare in Pakistan, bringing devastation to lives, property, and agriculture. Traditional relief methods often struggle against the scale and urgency of the crisis. But this year, the Multan administration has introduced a bold, high-tech solution: deploying more than a dozen drones to monitor and manage the unfolding flood emergency.

On the directives of Commissioner Amir Kareem Khan, drones have been pressed into service to ensure safe and timely evacuation of citizens from flood-hit neighborhoods. These drones scan submerged villages, monitor water levels around embankments, and help authorities identify families in need of immediate relocation.

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