GWADAR: Balochistan’s coastal belt, Turbat and other areas on Tuesday, received heavy rainfall with thunderstorms.
Rainwater entered houses in the southern part of the port city of Gwadar as well as the power supply was also suspended as the rain lashed the city.
Coastal towns of Jiwani, Pasni, Ormara, Kohlu and outskirts also received heavy rainfall. The mercury dropped below the freezing point amid rainfall with frosty winds.
Rainwater entered populated areas in Turbat disrupting the land link of the region with other parts.
However, heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Dasht Bilingor, Dalesar, Balkross and Kashap.
The authorities have sent emergency teams for relief operations in Bilingor, officials said.
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Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in various parts of Kech as rainfall which started at 9:00 in the night was continued in the region without break.-INP
APP adds: Deputy Commissioner Gwadar Capt Jamil Ahmed Baloch (retd) on Tuesday said that an emergency has been declared in Gwadar city as several houses in the city have been damaged due to heavy rains.
He expressed these views while visiting several areas of Gwadar saying that rain water has accumulated in several houses of Gwadar city and rescue operation was being carried out in rain-affected areas.
Flood rescue operation is underway at various places in the city including Gwadar UC South, he said adding that the rescue operation was conducted by Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Coast Guard and Levies Force personnel.
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