QUETTA: Heavy rains continued across most districts of Balochistan over the past 24 hours, with central and southern regions receiving significant downpours. Pasni recorded the highest rainfall at 35 mm, while Quetta also experienced measurable rainfall.
Other districts reported notable rainfall: 26 mm in Sibi, 21 mm in Lasbela, 14 mm in Barkhan, 10 mm in Quetta, 7 mm in Dalbandin, and 6 mm each in Khuzdar and Zhob. Turbat received 3 mm, and Mara saw 1 mm.
Snowfall was reported in colder high-altitude areas, including Ziarat and Quetta, causing a sharp drop in temperatures. The combination of rain and snow has made conditions particularly cold in northern districts.
The Meteorological Department forecasts that this spell of rainfall will continue for the next one to two days.
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and isolated thunderstorms is expected in Zhob, Musikhel, Sherani, Sibi, Kohlu, Barkhan, Dera Bugti, Jhal Magsi, Nasirabad, Harnai, Loralai, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Noshki, Mastung, Kalat, Panjgur, Turbat, Kech, Awaran, Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara, Lasbela, Khuzdar, Kharan, Chagai, Dalbandin, and surrounding areas.
Northeastern districts are also expected to experience heavy rain and hailstorms.
