Torrential rains in Balochistan claims four lives

QUETTA: The torrential rains that continued for last couple of days in various parts of the Balochistan have so far claimed four lives and destroyed the standing crops and orchards on huge swathe of land.

The standing crops including Apple and Cherry orchards are badly damaged by the heavy downpour in Musakhail, Barkhan, Duki and Ziarat districts, said Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Mohammad Hashim Khan Ghilzai.

As per metrological department data, Barkhan district received 67 mm rain, Quetta 30 mm, and Turbat 20 mm.

He said that four people died in different recent rain related incidents in Turbat, Bolan and Barkhan while 12 were injured.

The district disaster management authorities and district administrations of the affected areas have initiated the process of assessment of losses incurred by rain, he said, adding that relief and compensation operations would be launched soon.

Relief items including tents blankets and food bags have been dispatched to the affected areas, he added.