Fresh rain alert in Balochistan

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared emergency in the province and advised public caution

QUETTA:

The Balochistan Meteorological Center has issued a fresh weather alert as torrential downpour is expected to hit the region till April 27. The forecast indicates a significant impact on local rivers, particularly Nushki, Chagai, Kharan, Turbat, Kech, Gwadar, Awaran, Ziarat, Pishin, Harnai, Zhob, Barkhan, and Nasirabad, with the looming threat of flash floods.

All concerned authorities have been placed on high alert in anticipation of the impending weather conditions. Residents are urged to exercise caution and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has already declared an emergency in the province to tackle the looming threat of flash floods.

Several districts including Quetta, Nushki, Pishin, Harnai, Zhob, Barkhan, Gwadar, Kech, Turbat, Awaran, Chagai, Kharan, Kalat, Mastung, Jhal Magsi, Nasirabad, Sabi, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Loralai, Qila Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, Ziarat, Shirani, and Musa Khel are expected to experience wind and thundershowers. Additionally, heavy rainfall is anticipated in the northern districts.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 27^th, 2024.