Heavy rains leave 25 dead in Pakistan

Balochistan government of Pakistan has declared the provincial capital Quetta a calamity-hit district after two-day heavy rainfall killed at least 25 people and injured dozens of others across the province, a private TV channel said, Report informs, citing Daily Times.

The director-general of the provincial disaster management authority Naseer Ahmed Nasar said three women and four children were also among the dead and added that 35 people were also injured in the rain-related incidents throughout the province during the last two days.

The relief commissioner also issued a notification to declare the provincial capital as calamity-hit after the first spell of monsoon rains wreaked havoc in the province.

Latest news

Erdogan expected to visit Syria 22 December, 2024 / 14:32