Quetta: Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across Balochistan, severing the province’s connections with several other regions of Pakistan.
The downpours have inundated low-lying areas, leading to flash floods that swept away everything in their path. The severe weather has also disrupted communication networks across the affected districts.
Among the hardest-hit areas are Chaman and Qilla Abdullah, where floodwaters have entered homes, and strong winds have blown away solar panels. In Jaffarabad, power lines have collapsed, leaving many without electricity. The Quetta-Chaman railway line was washed away by floodwaters, resulting in the suspension of train services. Mastung has also been submerged, with several houses damaged and at least 10 people injured in various incidents.
In the Kurdgap area of Mastung, a woman was swept away by floodwaters; her body was later recovered.
In Mach, heavy rains have flooded low-lying areas of the Bolan National Highway, causing severe traffic jams.
Numerous vehicles were stranded at the Herk Causeway due to the floodwaters.
According to National Highway Authority (NHA) officials, the flooding has cut off Balochistan from other parts of the country.
Authorities have advised against travel on the Bolan Highway.
The floods have also forced the closure of Quetta-Taftan and Sibi highways. –Agencies
