A Pakistani television journalist has won over internet after conducting a live report from the middle of neck-deep floodwaters.
Azadar Hussain, who works for news channel GTV, was reporting on recent flooding in the Kot Chatta region of central Pakistan when he waded into the water. According to Euro News, he did so to explain the hardships local population experienced after six days of rain led to major flooding.
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That's dedication to your job.
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The video was shared on GTV’s YouTube channel July 25, where it has been viewed over 1.4 lakh times. It has also been shared widely on social media.
The video shows Mr Hussain standing in neck-deep water, only his head and microphone visible. In his report, he explains that floodwaters from the Indus had covered acres of agricultural land. Many on social media have praised Mr Hussain’s work ethic. Others have criticised the news channel for potentially putting their reporter in danger.