Over the past three days, cloudy weather has persisted across numerous districts of Balochistan, including Quetta, with intermittent rain predicted.
The Meteorological Office anticipates rainfall in more than 25 districts of Balochistan during the third day of the wet spell in the province. Unfortunately, seven individuals have lost their lives due to lightning strikes, roof collapses, and other rain-related incidents.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported that 15 houses sustained damage in Pishin as a result of the rainfall. PDMA also mentioned that roads closed by flash floods in Hanna Orak and Chashma Achozai have now been reopened. Additionally, the water flow at Pinjra Pull point in Bolan Pass has been noted.
The PDMA has cautioned against unnecessary travel for tourists and stated that vehicles stranded in flooding at Chashma Achozai have been successfully rescued. Dozens of individuals have also been rescued in Pishin.
Tragically, one man and two children lost their lives due to lightning strikes during the recent rainfall in various parts of Balochistan, including Quetta, Chaman, Chagai, Nushki, Dera Bugti, Sorab, Kohlu, and Khuzdar. Heavy rainfall led to flooding in low-lying areas of Quetta, while Mastung, Kalat, Nushki, Pishin, Kharan, Qila Abdullah, and Kachhi also reported rainfall. Additionally, a dust storm in Kalat reduced visibility in the area.
The PDMA Balochistan confirmed that two children were killed by lightning in Sorab district, and a 22-year-old man lost his life in a lightning strike in Pishin.
