Flooding in Harnai cuts off Balochistan’s land connection to Punjab

Weather forecasts predict more rain and storms in parts of Balochistan

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Harnai, resulting in the severing of the land link between Balochistan and Punjab.

According to reports, the flooding has disrupted travel, leaving many passengers stranded as the Quetta to Punjab traffic has been completely halted.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts further rain with strong winds and thunderstorms in parts of Zhob, Musakhel, Sibi, Barkhan, Kohlu, Loralai, Ziarat, and Khuzdar. However, most districts in the province are expected to experience hot and humid weather conditions.

On the previous day, Sibi recorded the highest temperature at 47 degrees Celsius, while the provincial capital, Quetta, saw a high of 39 degrees Celsius.

Other regions, including Nok Kundi at 46 degrees, Turbat at 44 degrees, Chaman at 41 degrees, Kalat at 35 degrees, Zhob at 37 degrees, and Ziarat at 28 degrees, also faced scorching temperatures.

Coastal areas such as Gwadar and Jiwani recorded temperatures of 37 and 35 degrees Celsius, respectively.