In a tragic and shocking incident caught on camera, a Pakistani journalist identified as Ali Musa Raza was swept away by powerful floodwaters during a live broadcast near the Chahan Dam in Rawalpindi. The harrowing video, now widely circulated on social media, shows Raza neck-deep in raging waters, still holding his microphone, moments before the current pulls him under.
Multiple clips show the final moments of the broadcast, with only Raza’s outstretched hand visible before he is engulfed by the surging water. His condition remains unconfirmed as rescue efforts continue.
The incident comes amid devastating monsoon rains that have battered Pakistan, particularly its eastern regions. In just 24 hours, at least 54 people have been reported dead in Punjab province alone, officials said on Thursday, July 17.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department revealed that Punjab received 124% more rainfall between July 1 and July 15 compared to the same period last year. Nationwide, July 2025 has so far brought 82% more rain than the corresponding period in July 2024, according to data cited by the Associated Press.
The relentless downpours have not only caused fatalities but have also led to flash floods, the destruction of property, and the inundation of several villages, leaving thousands stranded or displaced.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid flooded areas, while rescue operations are being intensified in the worst-hit districts. Meanwhile, the journalism fraternity and civil society across Pakistan are mourning the possible loss of one of their own, as prayers and tributes pour in for Ali Musa Raza.
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