Balochistan Snow Rain Disruption Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Balochistan snow rain disruption continued across the province on Tuesday, leaving one person dead, several injured, and key services badly affected.
Balochistan snow rain disruption caused roof collapses, power outages, and traffic blockages as heavy rain and snowfall hit northern and western districts.

Casualties Reported in Quetta and Duki

Authorities said weather-related incidents turned deadly in parts of Balochistan as rain weakened structures and snowfall intensified cold conditions.

In Quetta, the roof of a house collapsed in Kali Shahozai Muhammad Shahi Town due to continuous rain. One resident, Liaqat Ali, lost his life, while two others were injured.

Shop Roof Collapse in Duki

In a separate incident, the roof of a shop on Masjid Road in Duki caved in, injuring four people, including the shopkeeper. All injured were shifted to hospital for treatment.

Officials said poor construction and prolonged rain contributed to the collapses.

Power and Gas Supply Disrupted

The Balochistan snow rain disruption also affected electricity and gas services in several areas.

According to the Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO), rain and snowfall caused 24 power feeders to trip, resulting in outages across many parts of Quetta.

Residents also complained of low gas pressure, making heating and cooking difficult during freezing temperatures.

Snow and Ice Block Major Highways

Heavy snowfall and ice severely disrupted traffic on major highways linking Balochistan with other provinces.

Key Routes Affected

Traffic was blocked or slowed on:

• N-50 highway connecting Quetta with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

• Quetta–Chaman Highway near Kodak Top

• Quetta–Karachi Highway at Lakhpas

• Quetta–Sindh route via Kolpur and Dasht

Slippery road conditions raised fears of accidents, especially during night travel and early morning hours.

Clearance Operations Underway

Teams from the National Highway Authority (NHA), Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), and district administrations were deployed to restore traffic.

Officials said snow was being cleared and salt applied at several points, allowing partial restoration of vehicle movement.

Authorities urged travelers to remain cautious as conditions could worsen with further snowfall.

Weather Data and Temperatures

The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported significant snowfall and rainfall in the past 24 hours.

Recorded snowfall included:

• Quetta: 0.5 inches

• Qalat: 5 inches

Rainfall measurements showed:

• Qalat: 34mm

• Ziarat: 17mm

• Dalbandin: 15mm

• Noshki: 9mm

• Naukundi: 8mm

• Quetta, Sibi, Chaman: 3mm each

Minimum temperatures dropped sharply, with Ziarat recording -8°C and Quetta -4°C.

Fresh Weather Warning Issued

The Meteorological Department warned that heavy rainfall is expected over the next 12 to 24 hours in coastal and southern districts, including Gwadar, Jiwani, Pasni, and Kech.

There is a risk of flash flooding in streams and rivers, while light rain and strong winds are forecast for central districts. Snowfall is likely to continue in northern areas.

Public Advisory and Safety Measures

Quetta traffic police advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, drive slowly, and watch for black ice on roads.

Motorcyclists were urged to postpone non-essential travel and use safety gear. Citizens were also advised to carry emergency supplies during travel.

Despite the severe cold, many residents and tourists were seen enjoying the snowfall, while authorities stressed the need for caution as harsh weather persists.