Relentless rains kill over 100, destroy thousands of homes in Balochistan

QUETTA, July 28 (SABAH): The recent monsoon spell in the country pummelled Balochistan, leaving destruction in its way as more than 100 people lost their lives and thousands of homes were completely destroyed.

Balochistan Chief Secretary Abdul Azai Aqili, in a press conference on the rains’ devastation Thursday, told media persons that many people have lost their lives so far as heavy downpour continues to hit the province.

The chief secretary said that the rains completely tore down 6,077 houses and more than 10,000 homes were partially damaged — and these are just the official statistics.