Snowfall, rain continue for 2nd day in several districts of Balochistan

QUETTA: Snowfall and rain continued for the second day in different districts of Balochistan. Citizens faced difficulties due to gas outages and electricity load shedding.

According to the Meteorological Department, snowfall was recorded on Saturday in areas such as Kalat, Harbohi, Mastung, Quetta, Chiltan, Chaman, Qilla Saifullah, Kan Mehtarzai, Toba Kakri, Ziarat, and nearby regions.

Meanwhile, rain continued in Kalat, Sorab, Khuzdar, Jhal Magsi, Nushki, Pishin, Mastung, Loralai, Harnai, Zhob, Sherani, Duki, Qilla Abdullah, Chaman, Chagai, and Qilla Saifullah. The weather was recorded as extremely cold due to snowfall and freezing winds.

The Meteorological Department reported that on Saturday, the minimum temperature in Ziarat was recorded at minus 6°C, while in Kalat and Kan Mehtarzai it was minus 4°C, in Qilla Abdullah minus 3°C, and in Quetta and Chaman, the minimum temperature was recorded at minus 1°C.

The department predicts that in the next 24 hours, most districts of the province will experience extremely cold and dry weather.

Meanwhile, due to the severe cold, residents in areas such as Saryab Road, Joint Road, Nawan Killi, Subzail Road, Mekangi Road, and Satellite Town in Quetta are facing difficulties due to a decrease in gas pressure.

Director General of PDMA, Jahanzeb Khan, stated that all necessary measures have been taken in anticipation of the expected rain and snowfall. Rescue centers have been established at Kan Mehtarzai, Ziarat Cross, Khojak Top, and Lakpass, and rescue teams along with heavy machinery have been deployed. Jahanzeb Khan urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel and follow safety measures.

Whereas, Deputy Commissioner Ziarat, Zakaullah Durrani, visited the District Hospital in Ziarat during the snowfall and reviewed the facilities to handle any emergency situations.

He instructed the hospital management to remain on high alert to deal with any emergencies. Additionally, he directed the owners of private rest houses to ensure that tourists are provided with all necessary facilities and charged appropriate rents.