QUETTA: At least 17 people were killed and 13 others injured in flash floods triggered by heavy rains in different areas of Baluchistan on Tuesday.
An official of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Baluchistan said , “Heavy rainfall in the province triggered damage to life and property.
The sources said at least 28000 people had affected in the first phase of the torrential rains in Quetta while the loss of second phase is being reviewing.
"The current rains and snow falling damaged 25000 houses of the province",the sources added.
The sources further said 2000 hoses were collapsed in District Qilla Abdullah, Harnai and Khuzdar,however 50 animals were flooded away.
Government had declared the area red alert and had sent rescue teams to the flood affected areas to continue rescue operations,official said.
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