Heavy rain, hail and snow lash Quetta and Balochistan; flood risks rise

Published 17 Feb, 2026 11:23am 1 min read
– File Photo
– File Photo

Quetta and surrounding areas of Balochistan experienced intermittent rain, strong winds and thunderstorms, with hail reported in multiple locations, officials said.

Rain was also reported in Mastung, Noshki, Zhob and Chaman, while snow fell on the mountains of Kan Mehtarzai and Ziarat.

Low-lying areas in Quetta were flooded as rainwater overflowed drains onto roads, and rivers in various parts of the province are at risk of overflowing.

The Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall with strong winds and thunderstorms over the next 12 hours in Quetta, Pishin, Muslim Bagh, Barkhan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Gwadar, Washuk, Kharan, Zhob, Kech, Panjgur, Ziarat, Sibi, and other areas of Balochistan.

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