MULTAN: Rescue operation is in progress in the riverine and low-lying areas of the district Multan as Rescue 1122 has rescued about 3,000 flood-hit people so far.

According to spokesperson for Rescue 1122 Abdul Jabbar, the rescue operation was going on at Muhammadpur Ghota, Basti Langrial, Muhammad Wala bridge and other areas to evacuate people from the riverine areas.

He said 48 boats, including 14 of Rescue 1122, were being used to shift people from flood-hit areas to safer places.He said two teams of Rescue 1122 were busy in tehsil Shujabad and two in tehsil Jalalpur Pir Wala.

He said 25 people had been rescued so far at tehsil Jalalpur Pir Wala.

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