Published on, Aug. 31 -- August 31, 2025 4:05 PM

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 dete...