Flood emergency declared in Lasbela after heavy rain

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Wednesday issued flood emergency in Lasbela and other areas after heavy rain lashed the city and
suburban areas, seeking the help of Pakistan Army and other state institutions for the rehabilitation activities.Balochistan government has
sought help from Pakistan Army due to the worsening situation in Lasbela district amid continual rain, the government spokesperson's
statement said: &Emergency has been declared in Lasbela.&The spokesperson added that departments concerned and the district administration
of Lasbela are taking part in the rehabilitation process.Meanwhile, widespread rains were recorded in different areas of Punjab, Sindh and
Balochistan
The Met Office forecasts more rain during the week till Friday.The Met Office, in a final week press statement , said: &Widespread
rain-thunderstorm (with few moderate to scattered heavyfalls) is expected in Balochistan, while at scattered places in Sindh on Tuesday
(evening) to Thursday
While in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir till Friday.TheIndianSubcontinent has not verified the content
of the source
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