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Gwadar Hit by Heavy Rainfall, Naheng River Bridge Swept Away

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GWADAR: Heavy rainfall pounded Gwadar and surrounding areas on Tuesday, leading to the submersion of low-lying areas and prompting private schools to declare a day off. The downpour, accompanied by thunderstorms, caused flooding in local rivers, resulting in the sweeping away of a bridge over the Naheng river due to ferocious flooding triggered by the heavy rain.

Unprecedented rainfall in Kech district of Balochistan also resulted in road blockages, particularly on the route from Turbat to Mand in the Makran region.

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The Meteorological Office has issued forecasts predicting further rainfall, along with wind and thunderstorms, in various parts of Balochistan including Panjgur, Gwadar, Awaran, Khuzdar, Kalat, Turbat, Kech, and Quetta. Snowfall is also anticipated over the hills in Ziarat, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, and other areas.

The Met Office had previously warned of a westerly wave entering Balochistan and potentially affecting upper parts of the country by February 26th. This weather system is expected to bring rain, wind, thunderstorms, and snowfall in several districts of Balochistan, as indicated in the weather report.

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