A powerful western weather system has intensified across Balochistan, unleashing relentless rainfall throughout the province, starting Thursday evening and continuing without pause.
The torrential downpour has led to flooding in border areas with Afghanistan and Iran, affecting regions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. This has resulted in a precarious situation marked by flooding in these border regions.
Furthermore, heavy snowfall has been reported in several high-altitude areas, exacerbating the challenges posed by the inclement weather. Places such as Kojo Top, Sheila Bagh, Tooba Achakzai, Tooba Kakari, Ziarat, Kan Mehtarzai, Kojakugi, and Pak-Afghan Upper Border regions have witnessed significant snowfall.
In addition to these areas, rainfall has been recorded in Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Khanozai, Harnai, Duki, Sanjawi, Loralai, Qila Saifullah, Kohlu, Duki, Nokandi, Panjgur, Dalbandin, Marda, Pasni, Khuzdar, Kalat, Noshki, Mastung, Dera Bugti, Barkhan, Zhob, and Sabi. The rainfall in these regions has been accompanied by thunder and lightning.
The adverse weather conditions have prompted concerns about potential landslides, flash floods, and disruption of normal life and transportation networks in the affected areas. Local authorities and disaster management agencies are on high alert and are working to mitigate the impact of the severe weather by providing assistance to affected communities and taking necessary precautionary measures.
The situation underscores the vulnerability of Balochistan to extreme weather events and highlights the importance of proactive measures to strengthen infrastructure and disaster preparedness in the region. As the inclement weather persists, continued monitoring and swift response efforts will be crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of the population in affected areas.
