2 weeks Ago By News Desk
Torrential rains are wreaking havoc across Balochistan, with at least 29 people killed and 15 injured in the province, ARY News reported, quoting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The monsoon season, which started on July 1, has caused widespread damage to infrastructure and crops in Balochistan, says a PDMA report. Rainfall has caused damage to several houses, with 858 completely destroyed and 13896 partially damaged.
In addition to the loss of life and property, the rains have also caused significant damage to 58799 acres of crops and 41 kilometres of roads. The PDMA report also stated that seven bridges have been damaged, while 373 animals have died due to the heavy rains. A gas pipeline also washed away due to flood in Mutch area of Balochistan after which gas supply was suspended in many areas including Quetta.
An 18-inch gas pipeline in Mach has been affected by the flood, informed the spokesperson of Sui Southern Gas. The supply of gas to various areas including Quetta, Mastung, Kalat, Pishin and Ziarat has been suspended due to the gas pipeline being affected, reports Geo News. The spokesman said that the repair of the affected gas pipeline will be started after security clearance.
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