Mock flood exercise held in Indus River

Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 on Thursday conducted a mock flood exercise in Indus River near Shadi Khan in Hazro town of Attock

ATTOCK, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st May, 2026) Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 on Thursday conducted a mock flood exercise in Indus River near Shadi Khan in Hazro town of Attock.

The drill simulated real-life rescue operations during a flood scenario and featured practical demonstrations by Rescue 1122 teams using modern equipment for flood evacuation, firefighting and rapid response mobility practicing CPR, bandaging and emergency care to ensure swift response during potential disasters.

The event was attended by Assistant Commissioner Hazro Dr Imran Rafiq along with representatives from the Health Department, Civil Defence, Livestock Department, Forest Department, Municipal Committee Hazro and volunteers from various NGOs.

The exercise aimed at testing operational readiness, machinery efficiency and coordination among departments. The rescue personnel also demonstrated shifting of flood-affected people to safe places.

Stalls were set up at the incident command post. Teams performed exercises like provision of medical first aid, scuba diving, line search, swimming, diving, rescuing a drowning person and catching of snakes.

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They also demonstrated the safe relocation of livestock and personal belongings to higher ground. Stalls were also established by civil defense, the health department, the livestock department and local welfare organizations.

District Emergency Officer Dr Ishfaq Mian briefed the attendees on the equipment used in rescue and relief operations including flood mock-ups, aimed at testing the efficiency, practical training.

The assistant commissioner, who was chief guest, inspected camps set up by various departments and expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness displayed by Rescue 1122. He said: “Natural disasters can strike unexpectedly - our duty is to stay alert and responsive at all times,” he remarked.

The assistant commissioner said such exercises are crucial for evaluating the operational readiness of both equipment and inter-departmental coordination during flood situations.

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