RAWALPINDI: More than 37,000 people have been rescued by the army during its ongoing rescue and relief work in flood-affected areas of Multan, Muzaffargarh, Uch Sharif, Bahawalpur and Athara Hazari.

According to Inter Services Public Relations, a Naib Subedar died while rescuing people stranded in floodwaters near Multan.

Seven helicopters and 300 boats have been taking part in the rescue operation since Sept 5, says an ISPR press release.

Ration packs weighing over 80 tons have been airdropped and 18 medical camps established by army doctors.

Published in Dawn, September 15th, 2014