Title: PM arrives in Quetta as death toll from Balochistan floods reaches 136
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Balochistan's provincial capital on a day-long visit on Monday to oversee relief operations in the flood-affected areas as the death toll climbed to 136 in the province.
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lieutenant General Akhtar Nawaz briefed the prime minister regarding the relief and rescue activities while onboard the flight to Quetta.
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Federal ministers Sardar Israr Tareen, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Maulana Abdul Wasay, Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti, Minister of State Muhammad Hashim Notezai, MNA Salahuddin Ayubi and Chairman NDMA accompanied the premier.
On his arrival at the Quetta airport, PM Shehbaz was given a detailed briefing regarding the ongoing relief activities in the flood-affected areas of Balochistan.
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On the occasion, PM Shehbaz will visit the camps set up at Khushnoob in district Qila Saifullah and will also talk to media persons. He will also visit the flood-affected areas in Chaman and interact with the local people.
The death toll in flood-affected districts of Balochistan has risen to 136 while 70 persons have been injured.
According to a report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, a total of 13,535 houses were collapsed or partially damaged due to the ongoing heavy rains and floods.
The rains and flood have also severely affected six highways covering 640 kilometres.
Meanwhile, large-scale relief and rehabilitation operations are underway in all affected areas of the province.`
Published Date: 01-Aug-2022
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