Punjab Deploys Drones for Flood Rescue Operations Amid Escalating Crisis
Lahore:The flood situation in Punjab continues to worsen, with emergency evacuations underway in areas like **Jalalpur Pirwala**, where residents are being moved to safer locations. In a significant technological step, the provincial government has now begun using **drones** to aid in rescue operations.
According to details, **Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif** announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that **Punjab has become the first province in Pakistan to use drones** for the evacuation of citizens trapped in floods.
> “Drones have been deployed in Multan and are capable of carrying up to **200 kilograms of weight**,” she stated.
The use of drones is expected to speed up rescue efforts and provide critical support in areas that are difficult to access by traditional means.
Punjab becomes the first province in the country to utilize drones for airlifting people stranded by floods. The drones have been deployed in Multan. It can carry up to 200 kg weight. pic.twitter.com/9YGA7JYd9l
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) September 10, 2025
