Seven people lost their lives, and four others were injured in Balochistan, Pakistan, due to heavy rains and flash floods, leading to widespread destruction. The calamity resulted in the destruction of hundreds of homes, livestock, and crops across various districts, including Kachhi, Nasirabad, Jhal Magsi, Dera Bugti, Sibi, Harnai, Kohlu, Turbat, Jaffarabad, Loralai, and Bolan.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported that more than 100 houses were demolished, over 50 livestock perished, and approximately 400 acres of agricultural land were submerged. The impact was severe, with around 100 houses damaged in Harnai and Qila Abdullah, while floodwaters disrupted the Gandawah–Notal road in Jhal Magsi.
Tragedy struck as two individuals succumbed to lightning strikes in Loralai and Kachhi, one person died in Kohlu due to a roof collapse, another in Loralai due to a wall collapse, a child drowned in Jaffarabad, and two people were swept away in Kech. The heavy rainfall also caused significant damage to major roads, including the Harnai-Quetta and Quetta-Sanjawi national highways, with flash floods affecting streams in Harnai and Chaman.
Emergency response teams, in collaboration with district authorities, are actively engaged in rescue and relief efforts, as highlighted by the PDMA. Despite the challenges, efforts are underway to rescue affected individuals, such as the successful extraction of 15 women and children trapped in floodwaters in Qila Abdullah under the Deputy Commissioner’s supervision and PDMA support. Ongoing rescue operations are focused on areas like Goth Taj Habib and Goth Balochani in Kachhi, where repairs to embankments are being carried out.
The aftermath of the disaster has been grim, with numerous livestock casualties and extensive damage to standing crops like mustard, wheat, and chickpeas. The disruption in road connectivity, particularly affecting routes linking Bolan, Yarokazoi, Notal, Gandawah, and Jhal Magsi, has isolated communities and halted traffic flow between Sindh and Balochistan.
