- The recent monsoon rains in Balochistan will likely to continue after July 9
- The local government has issued an alert in the hospitals in light of the rain-related incidents
- The recent falls have claimed 58 lives in Balochistan so far
QUETTA: The recent monsoon rains in Balochistan will likely continue after July 9 and the local government has issued an alert in the hospitals in light of the rain-related incidents, reported BOL News on Saturday.
The government has also issued orders for the cancellation of Eid holidays for the health department staff immediately and directives have been issued for them to report to their respective departments.
The sources have revealed that the recent monsoon fall has claimed 58 lives in Balochistan with nearly 670 house collapse incidents and the destruction of five bridges.
Earlier, a high level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo was held to review of rain and flood situation in the province and relief activities.
Provincial Minister for Health Syed Ehsan Shah, Advisor on Home Affairs and PPDMA Mir Zia Langau, Chief Secretary Abdul Aziz Aqeeli were also present in the meeting.
Chairman Chief Minister’s Inspection Team Senior MBR, ACS P & D, ACS Home and relevant Departments attended the meeting. DG PDMA, CEO QESCO, Deputy Commissioner Quetta was also present in the meeting.
Monsoon rains alert was issued but unexpectedly unusual rains are happening in Quetta and other areas, the chief secretary Balochistan said.
The chief minister expressed concern over the damage caused to the dams by the rains. He directed the chief secretary to inquire into the damages of the dams.
The Chief Minister directed to take action against those responsible for poor construction of dams. Relief activities and rehabilitation measures should be further expanded, he directed.
The meeting directed the administration of all the affected districts to survey the losses and submit a report. “Victims are not alone, their losses will be compensated,” he said.
The CM said the government will provide the required funds to compensate for the loss of life and property.
