Pakistan Journalist in Floods: As floodwaters continue to wreak havoc throughout portions of Pakistan, a journalist was carried away by strong currents while doing a live broadcast near Rawalpindi’s Chahan Dam. Since it was caught on camera, the dramatic event has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the hazardous circumstances on the ground.

The reporter was doing live coverage while standing in neck-deep water with a microphone in hand when the water’s growing force dragged him under. Only the journalist’s head and the hand holding the microphone are visible in the footage, which was posted on Facebook by Al Arabiya English, before the current overtake overtakes him.

Social media users have responded strongly to this dramatic video, expressing both respect for his bravery and worry for his safety. Others questioned if the journalist’s decision to report in such hazardous conditions was a necessary act of journalism or a careless attempt to increase ratings, while many applauded the journalist’s bravery.

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Courage or Negligence?
The reporter’s name is still unknown, but this episode has spurred discussion on the dangers and boundaries of journalism. Some see his reporting as an exceedingly perilous endeavor, while others applaud it as an act of remarkable heroism. While some on social media accused TV broadcasters’ “hunger for TRP,” others claimed the journalist put his life in danger while reporting. The widely shared video has rekindled discussions about media accountability and sparked grave worries about the safety of journalists in perilous circumstances.

Take a look at the video:

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

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