Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in Balochistan’s Gwadar and Kech district, disrupting normal life and traffic on the Coastal Highway. The district administration has declared a state of emergency in rain-affected areas of Gwadar, prompting the deployment of paramilitary forces to assist in rescue and relief operations. Meteorological officials reported that the coastal district received more than 160mm of rainfall in a span of 12 hours.
Residential and commercial areas in Gwadar were inundated with floodwaters, creating pond-like conditions on the roads. A segment of the coastal highway connecting Gwadar port to Karachi and other regions was washed away, according to officials.
Gwadar Deputy Commissioner Aurangzeb Badini, accompanied by Gwadar Municipal Committee Chairman Sharif Maindad and other relevant officials, conducted assessments in the affected areas and initiated rescue and relief efforts.
Jiwani also faced severe consequences from the heavy rains, with three dams breaking and sea-faring boats drifting away.
The Meteorological Office had previously warned of a westerly wave entering Balochistan and potentially affecting upper parts of the country on February 26th.
Due to the influence of this weather system, the weather report anticipates rain, wind, thunderstorms, and snowfall over hills in various Balochistan regions, including Chaghi, Noushki, Kharan, Panjgur, Gwadar, Awaran, Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbella, Sibbi, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Zhob, Sherani, Barkhan, Musakhel, and Kohlu.
