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In a shocking incident that has captured global attention, a journalist was swept away by powerful floodwaters during a live broadcast near the Chahan Dam in Rawalpindi. The harrowing video, widely shared on social media, illustrates the severe and hazardous conditions that journalists are navigating while covering Pakistan’s ongoing flood disaster.
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The reporter, shown standing in waist-to-neck deep water while holding a microphone, was reporting on the situation when the dam's breached current intensified. Within seconds, he was pulled under by the torrent.
The footage has sparked an outpouring of reactions online. While many praised the journalist’s dedication and bravery, others criticized the decision to broadcast from such a dangerous location, questioning the safety measures in place and raising concerns about the prioritization of dramatic visuals over human life.
The video, originally posted by Al Arabiya English, shows only the journalist’s head and microphone moments before he vanishes under the water.
A Pakistani reporter is swept away by strong currents during a live broadcast while covering the floods in neck-deep water.#Pakistan#Floodspic.twitter.com/0raCbYaoer
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng)
A Pakistani reporter is swept away by strong currents during a live broadcast while covering the floods in neck-deep water.#Pakistan#Floodspic.twitter.com/0raCbYaoer
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) July 17, 2025
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