Pakistan
45 people die in flash flooding in Balochistan: PDMA
The Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in Quetta.
Quetta: PDMA has issued a report on Thursday that states that 45 people lost their lives in different incidents as torrential rains caused destruction in different parts of Balochistan including Quetta.
Deaths occurred in Bolan, Quetta, Zhob, Duki, Khuzdar, Kohlu, Kech, Mastung, Harnai, Qila Saifullah, and Sibi. An emergency has been declared in Quetta.
As per PDMA, 47 people got injured in different rain-related incidents. Collectively, at least 241 houses are destroyed in the province.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in Quetta.
On the other hand, workers of FWO are removing debris from Jeglote-Skardu road at Mehdiabad and Astsk Nalla which was damaged by flash floods and landsliding on Wednesday.
Rescue and relief activities are going on in Sher Qailla, Ghizer where a high flash flood-affected adjacent village last night.
Teams of district administration preparing losses assessment report to provide relief to affectees.
Chief Minister Muhammad Khalid Khursheed directed the home department to set up a control room to monitor the flood situation.
He also directed to rescue famous mountaineer Sheroz Kashif and his companion from Nanga Parbat.
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