20 drown near Jacobabad

JACOBABAD (Online) - At least 20 persons reportedly drowned when their boat capsized near Dera Allahyar, while rescue teams through helicopters saved lives of eight people. A boat carrying as many as 30 flood affectees was ferrying from Dera Allahyar to Jacobabad when it capsized in floodwater near Jacobabad. As a result, 20 flood victims drowned in water, while the rescue teams with the assistance of helicopters saved lives of eight persons.

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