QUETTA: Quetta and parts of Chagai district received rainfall on Thursday evening, while the Pakistan Meteorological Depart­ment (PMD) predicted more rain and snowfall in 20 districts of Balochistan, including the provincial capital.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued an alert, indicating that heavy rain is expected in Quetta, Chagai, Chaman, Ziarat, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Loralai, Pishin, Mastung, Kalat, Khuzdar, Harnai, Sibi, Nushki, Kharan, Lasbela, Turbat, Panjgur, Kech, Awaran and Makran coastal regions. Snowfall is also anticipated on the mountains.

The PDMA has advised the public to remain at secure locations during rain and snowfall and directed relevant authorities to remain on high alert.

Following the rains, the PMD expects cold weather in various districts. Kalat reported a record minimum temperature of minus 2 degrees Celsius, while Quetta recorded minus 1, Sibi 5, Nokkundi 7, and Turbat 13 degrees Celsius. Coastal areas of Balochistan, including Jiwani and Gwadar, recorded temperatures of 14 and 13 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Published in Dawn, January 5th, 2024

Opinion

Editorial

Military option
Updated 21 Nov, 2024

Military option

While restoring peace is essential, addressing Balochistan’s socioeconomic deprivation is equally important.
HIV/AIDS disaster
21 Nov, 2024

HIV/AIDS disaster

A TORTUROUS sense of déjà vu is attached to the latest health fiasco at Multan’s Nishtar Hospital. The largest...
Dubious pardon
21 Nov, 2024

Dubious pardon

IT is disturbing how a crime as grave as custodial death has culminated in an out-of-court ‘settlement’. The...
Islamabad protest
Updated 20 Nov, 2024

Islamabad protest

As Nov 24 draws nearer, both the PTI and the Islamabad administration must remain wary and keep within the limits of reason and the law.
PIA uncertainty
20 Nov, 2024

PIA uncertainty

THE failed attempt to privatise the national flag carrier late last month has led to a fierce debate around the...
T20 disappointment
20 Nov, 2024

T20 disappointment

AFTER experiencing the historic high of the One-day International series triumph against Australia, Pakistan came...