22 JULY, ISLAMABAD- At least 90 people were killed and many displaced in separate rain-related incidents during the recent monsoon season in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province since June 1, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Thursday.
A total of 63 people have also been injured during the period, said the PDMA in a situation report, adding that three persons were killed including a child over the past 24 hours.
The PDMA situation report said that more than 2,500 houses have been completely damaged, whereas 1,417 houses have been partly damaged in the recent rains.
Meanwhile, over 700 livestock animals were also killed in floods.
Rescue and relief activities are in full swing in the province, according to the PDMA, adding that camps, ration bags, blankets, and other everyday life necessary stuff have been dispatched to the flood-hit areas.
Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasted more heavy rains in various districts of the province from Friday to Tuesday, advising all concerned authorities to remain alert and to take necessary precautionary measures during the forecast period.(Xinhua)
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