Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Flash Floods in Balochistan

August 19, 2025 – A fresh spell of monsoon rains has caused flash floods in several districts of Balochistan, leading to loss of life, damage to property, and disruption of key transport routes.

Current Situation

• Districts Affected: Ziarat, Khuzdar, Surab, Jhal Magsi, Harnai, and Kalat.
• Casualties:
  • At least two people dead after a roof collapse in Harnai.
  • Several others injured.
  • In Gachina, three people were swept away by floods; two rescued, one child missing.
• Infrastructure Damage:
  • Over 115 houses damaged in Surab.
  • Quetta-Sibi road closed in Kachhi due to heavy downpours.
  • Bibi Nani bridge damaged after flooding in the Bolan River.
  • Authorities have advised people to avoid unnecessary travel.

Relief and Rescue Efforts

• Government Action: Balochistan Government has dispatched relief goods to flood-hit families not only within the province but also to Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, showing a coordinated national response.
• On-Ground Operations:
  • PDMA and NDMA teams are engaged in rescue and relief missions.
  • Military support has been mobilized for evacuation and aid delivery.

Wider Context

• This disaster is part of a wider, intense monsoon season that has also hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with severe flash floods and cloudbursts, causing more casualties.
• The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings of further flash flooding in eastern Balochistan’s hill torrents and other vulnerable areas.

Public Advisory: Citizens in flood-prone districts are urged to stay alert, avoid traveling near rivers, and follow PDMA and NDMA guidance.

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