Balochistan is bracing for more rains while still reeling from the damages caused by flooding from showers earlier this year.

According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, at least nine people have died in Balochistan as a result of the floods while 259 houses were destroyed. At least 80 fishing boats were also destroyed.

PDMA said that the deaths occurred in Kech, Kharan, Barkhan, Pishin and Chaman.

In addition to the houses completely destoryed by rain and flooding, at least 1,040 houses were partially damaged.

The floods also affected the province’s infrastructure, with four roads and one bridge being completely wiped out.

Meanwhile, more rains have been predicted over the next 24 hours in Quetta, Chaman, Ziarat, Pishin, Kalat, Chaghi, Naseerabad, Mastung, Noshki.

Meanwhile, the army and navy are working with the provincial and district level administration to carry out relief activities in the province.