ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (NNN-APP) – At least six people were killed, and 25 others injured, in rain-related incidents over the past five days, in Pakistan’s south-west Balochistan province, officials from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Balochistan said yesterday.
The recent spell of heavy rains triggered landslides, blocking major highways and stranding numerous vehicles in various districts of the province, said the PDMA officials, adding that, traffic flow towards several districts has completely stopped.
Special teams have been dispatched for rescue and relief operations regarding stranded travellers, said the PDMA.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan, more rains are expected in coming days, in the country, advising citizens to take precautions.
Earlier, the country’s Punjab Disaster Management Authority warned of urban flooding, due to heavy monsoon rains in parts of the province in July, with 35 percent more downpours expected this year.– NNN-APP
