Six people were rescued from areas within Faisalabad district that are adjacent to the Ravi River, according to a statement from Rescue 1122.

The statement read that two people had been rescued from Jamra, while four others were rescued from Mauza Malang.

“The rescued people and their valuables were shifted to safe locations,” Rescue 1122 said.

Rescue 1122 personnel rescue people from along the Ravi River in Faislabad district on August 28. — Screengrab courtesy Rescue 1122
Rescue 1122 personnel rescue people from along the Ravi River in Faislabad district on August 28. — Screengrab courtesy Rescue 1122

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