Journalist stands neck-deep in deadly flood while reporting

Journalist stands neck-deep in deadly flood while reporting

The video had many people questioning if they would risk their life for their job like this reporter did.

Journalist reports in neck-deep water during extreme flooding
Journalist reports in neck-deep water during extreme flooding / Youtube.

A reporter has made international headlines after doing a live TV crossing while neck-deep in flood water in Pakistan.

READ ALSO: WATCH: Cars float in Joburg floods

In the video, Azadar Hussain, who works for a news channel in Kot Chutta, can be seen reporting while standing in the water, with only his head and microphone peeking out.

His decision to bring locals their weather update in these conditions has been labelled reckless by many.

According to The Independent, hundreds of people have been killed as a result of flash floods, electrocutions, and roof collapses since the start of the monsoon season this month.

According to the Pakistani meteorological department, more heavy rains are expected next week in the region.

Show's Stories