Heavy rainfall caused severe dam_age in Balochistan's Gwadar and Kech district, disrupting normal life and traffic on the Coastal Highway. The district administration declared an emergency in rain-affected areas of Gwadar, and paramilitary forces were called in to assist in rescue and relief efforts.
Meteorological officials reported that Gwadar received over 160mm of rainfall in 12 hours, leading to flo_oding in residential and commercial areas. Parts of the Coastal Highway, connecting Gwadar port with Karachi, were washed away. Gwadar's Deputy Commissioner, along with other officials, visited affected areas to initiate rescue operations.
Additionally, Jiwani was heavily impacted by the rains, with three dams breaking and boats drifting away in the sea. The Meteorological Office had previously warned of the weather system's arrival, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall in various parts of Balochistan.
Meteorological officials reported that Gwadar received over 160mm of rainfall in 12 hours, leading to flo_oding in residential and commercial areas. Parts of the Coastal Highway, connecting Gwadar port with Karachi, were washed away. Gwadar's Deputy Commissioner, along with other officials, visited affected areas to initiate rescue operations.
Additionally, Jiwani was heavily impacted by the rains, with three dams breaking and boats drifting away in the sea. The Meteorological Office had previously warned of the weather system's arrival, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall in various parts of Balochistan.