Faisalabad District Emergency Officer Ehtesham Wahla has said that 44 people, including women and children, trapped in the flood, were relocated to a safe place, according to a statement by the Rescue 1122.

“Along with humans, 38 different animals were also rescued and shifted to safe places,” a statement quoted him as saying. He added that more than 100 rescue personnel and volunteers are participating in relief activities.

Rescue personnel carry out relief activities in Faisalabad. — Rescue 1122
Rescue personnel carry out relief activities in Faisalabad. — Rescue 1122

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