Pakistan reporter ‘swept away' on live TV while covering floods near Chahan Dam; netizen reacts: ‘Thought it was AI gen but…'
In the clip, the reporter can be seen waist-deep, and soon neck-deep, in fast-moving water, trying to deliver his report. As the current grows stronger, he struggles to stay upright. With only his head and a hand clutching the microphone visible, he's suddenly dragged under. The video, shared by Al Arabiya English on X, has left viewers shocked.
A Pakistani reporter is swept away by strong currents during a live broadcast while covering the floods in neck-deep water.#Pakistan #Floods pic.twitter.com/0raCbYaoer
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) July 17, 2025
Social media erupted with reactions soon after. Some applauded the reporter's fearless commitment, calling it a testament to journalistic dedication. Others, however, questioned the judgment behind sending someone into such peril.
A user said, 'At first, I thought it was AI gen but then it's Pakistan.' Another user commented, 'Pakistani Journalists go the extra mile. They engulf themselves into the story. They become the story.'
A third user wrote, 'This is good goddamn journalism. Others pay attention.' A fourth X user commented, 'This guy needs an award.'
Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to reel under torrential monsoon rains. At least 54 people have died in Punjab province, officials confirmed on Thursday, July 17. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Punjab received 124 per cent more rainfall between July 1 and July 15 compared to the same period last year, overwhelming infrastructure and hampering emergency response.
Across the country, flash floods have submerged villages, with meteorologists reporting an 82 per cent increase in rainfall this July compared to 2024, further intensifying the crisis in already vulnerable regions.
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