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Schools in remain close in Balochistan amid severe floods

Quetta: Summer holidays in schools and other educational institutions in The areas of Balochistan that fall under the summer zone were extended until August 14, according to ARY NEWS.

Schools in The summer zone was supposed to open today, but a notice from the regional education ministry says the holidays are over. extended due to floods and heavy rains.

“School is open now. on August 14,” the notice says. secretary secondary education Balochistan said.

It is appropriate to mention here that heavy rains and flash floods continued to wreak havoc. in various parts of Balochistan, pushing up in death The death toll has risen to 136, according to the provincial disaster management agency (PDMA). on Monday.

According to a report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), at least 136 people – including 33 women and 47 children – were killed in heavy rains and flash floods in Balochistan.

Deaths have occurred in Bolan, Quetta, Zhob, Dukki, Khuzdar, Kohlu, Ketch, Mastung, Harnai, Qila Saifulla and Sibi. BUT total of 13,535 homes were destroyed or partially damaged due to continued heavy rains and flooding.

report further stated that six highways with a length of 640 km have also badly hurt in rain and flood. Almost 16 bridges in the province collapsed due to heavy rains and flood.

PDMA added what over 23,000 cattle also died in rain related accidents. Meanwhile, large-scale relief and rehabilitation operations continue. in all affected areas of provinces.

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