As severe rainfall lashed Balochistan coastal areas, Pakistan Army forces assisted the civil administration in rescue and relief activities, including dewatering of various areas, according to a statement released by the ISPR on Tuesday.
Heavy rain triggered flooding in low-lying regions of Gwadar and Turbat, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
“Stagnant water accumulated, causing severe challenges for the local inhabitants as well as visitors to these regions,” it continued.
According to the ISPR, army personnel relocated trapped individuals to safer areas and gave food and shelter to residents of the Coastal Highway, Pasni, Surbandar, Nigore, and Jiwani.
The majority of Balochistan, including Quetta, has had rain, but the Ziarat and Kan Mehtarzai mountains have seen snow.
In Quetta, the minimum temperature was -3 degrees Celsius, with cold winds. Mercury fell to minus 2 degrees in Kalat and minus 4 degrees in Ziarat.
On Monday, the Met Office expected heavy rain and severe winds in Balochistan’s coastal areas.
The wet spell in Balochistan’s coastal belt will begin today and last till January 6, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Fishermen have been urged not to go out into the sea due to the bad weather by the provincial fisheries department. “Fishermen should refrain from going out to sea for four days,” the fisheries department advised.
“Boats should be anchored at safe spots during rough weather to avoid losses,” the government advised.
