Islamabad: Three people, including two children, were killed by lightning strikes and two others were injured as heavy rains lashed parts of Balochistan on Friday, Dawn reported.
Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy showers were forecasted in several regions, including Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Loralai, and Kalat. Additionally, rainfall was expected in Turbat, Harnai, Nasirabad, Jaffarabad, Chagi, Panjgur, Gwadar, and Kech, as per Dawn.
The Met Department mentioned that aside from Quetta, drizzling was expected in areas like Pishin, Muslim Bagh, and Ziarat, while Zhob, Sherani, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Kohlu, Sibi, and Jhal Magsi were expected to have significant rainfall, according to Radio Pakistan.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall on Saturday led to flooding in low-lying areas of Quetta. Mastung, Kalat, Shaheed Sikandarabad, Noshki, Pishin, Kharan, Qila Abdullah, and Kachhi also received heavy rains. Furthermore, a dust storm affected Kalat, reducing visibility in the area.
According to Dawn, an update provided by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Jahanzeb Khan reported the unfortunate incident of two children losing their lives due to a lightning strike in Sorab district.
He said that the PDMA was in contact with its district-level counterparts and other allied departments to monitor the weather situation.
Meanwhile, the Levies control room said that a 22-year-old man was killed in a lightning strike in Pishin.
Pakistan: Lightning kills three as rains lash parts of Balochistan
