Heavy snowfall continues in parts of Balochistan, emergency declared
QUETTA (News92World) – Emergency
has been declared Sunday in Balochistan as heavy snowfall continues for second
day in different parts.
The ground contact of Quetta has been cut-off with Ziarat, Qilla
Saifullah, Zhob, Loralai, Chaman, Bolan and Kalat.
Two feet of snow, which is
falling in patches, has been recorded so far in some areas of Quetta and three
feet on the mountains of Ziarat and Kalat.
Moreover, traffic on roads is blocked and Sibi-Guddu transmission line has
also tripped due to which Quetta, Chaman,Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin and other
areas have been deprived of electricity.
Business is completely shut down due to intense weather
conditions and people are also facing transportation problems.
Provincial Disaster
Management Authority (PDMA) Crisis Management Cell has declared emergency in
the whole province and sent heavy machinery to clear the roads.
PDMA has also issued emergency
numbers which are 0819241133 and 0819202119.
Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (FC) have also started working
to restore the blocked paths between Chitral and Balochistan.
According to (Inter-Services Public Relations) ISPR, ground
connection of Quetta with Karachi, Sukkur and Taftan has been reestablished.
Moreover, FC has erected crisis centers in Quetta, Sibi, Ziarat, Pishin,
Loralai, Kalat and Khuzdar.
Pakistan Army has also formed camps to facilitate people in
Panakot and Malakand Division.
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