Monsoon rains cause havoc in Balochistan: 19 killed, hundreds affected

Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Balochistan, with the recent monsoon spell in Quetta killing three more people in different accidents.

According to the Balochistan PDMA, since July 1, 19 people have been killed, including seven children, and 11 others injured.

Meanwhile, 3,031 people have been affected by the rains, with 307 houses partially and 126 completely damaged. Moreover, six bridges and 31km of roads have also been damaged. Standing crops on 102 hectares of land have also been damaged due to the rains, said the PDMA.

PDMA Director General Jahanzeb Khan says monsoon rains are still going on, while food and non-food items have been sent to 37 districts of the province. “Pre-emptive measures are aimed at avoiding sudden difficulties,” he stated, adding that machinery had already been dispatched to intersection points.

The DG has warned people to avoid unnecessary travel and tourism, criticising that despite the devastation caused by floods, people are still bathing in rivers and dams.