Pakistan’s first airlift drone for flood rescues is launched by Punjab.

The first emergency airlift drone service in Pakistan was launched by the Punjab government to help those stranded by floods and other natural catastrophes.

A person weighing up to 200 kg can be safely carried by the recently purchased airlift drone and taken to a secure place, according to the Punjab Home Department.

In disaster-affected areas, this cutting-edge technology seeks to expedite and improve rescue efforts.

The Home Secretary has ordered the drone to be sent to Multan right away, where floodwaters have trapped a number of people.

Test flights in Lahore were successful.

The drone was successfully tested in Lahore by Civil Defense before being dispatched to South Punjab. The equipment is completely functional and prepared for deployment in an emergency, according to officials.

The government has chosen to buy ten more drones for Civil Defense, according to Home Secretary Punjab. These will guarantee that rescue and relief efforts can be carried out in a timely manner in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

The role of civil defense as first responders

The Home Secretary commended Civil Defense volunteers and staff, calling them “frontline soldiers” in the battle against calamities and floods. He emphasized their bravery and dedication to save lives in perilous and unreachable locations.

In order to improve rescue capabilities throughout the province, he also announced the establishment of the Punjab Civil Defense Resilience Corps, which is being created along contemporary lines.

Registration for citizens to serve as Resilience Corps volunteers has already begun. In the last week alone, over 4,000 people have signed up to assist flood victims.

Officials affirmed that volunteers can sign up online and serve to the best of their abilities. Modern equipment and training that meets international standards will be provided to trained people and volunteers so they can perform rescue operations more successfully.

The Punjab Home Secretary emphasized that the province’s civil defense is being improved to meet the norms of developed nations through the use of contemporary technology, such as airlift drones.