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Floods have once again devastated Pakistan. The disaster has hit all provinces, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, and Azad Kashmir. Towns and villages in KPK have been swept away. Karachi also came to a halt as heavy rains caused hours of traffic jams.

Areas such as Buner, Swabi, Khushab, and Kashmir were badly affected. India released water from its dams, which flooded Sialkot. Officials fear this may cause more flooding in Punjab and Sindh.

The death toll has crossed one thousand. Nearly 900 people are reported injured or missing. More than two thousand have been displaced. Roads, homes, and basic infrastructure have suffered serious damage. In earlier floods, 500 people lost their lives. This time, early warnings helped save many. Still, the scale of destruction remains high.

Risky journalism sparks public anger

Alongside the disaster, a new debate has started. Pakistani reporters and digital creators are being criticised for risky coverage. Many have gone viral on social media for reporting in unsafe ways. Some filmed themselves standing in waist-deep water. Others even attempted underwater reporting.

Such footage gained millions of views. But it also caused outrage. People accused reporters of being careless. One social media user wrote, “You are asking people to stay home but you are standing on a collapsing bridge.” Another commented, “Drone cameras already show everything. Why risk your life?”

Viewers also pointed out the danger of electrocution in floodwaters. Many said these acts are not journalism but stunts for attention. Critics argue that saving lives should come before gaining views

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