QUETTA: On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to Balochistan to inspect the relief efforts taking place there following the deaths of more than 120 persons due to severe monsoon rains.In Balochistan, torrential rains have caused mayhem and left ruin in their wake.
Over 10,000 homes have sustained partial damage, while over 6,000 homes have been entirely destroyed.Due to the constant rain, the prime minister appointed a committee of federal ministers on Thursday with the mission of visiting flood-affected districts and submitting a report within the next four days.
The prime minister said that Rs 1 million would be given to the families of those whose members perished in the rains, along with Rs 500,000 for those whose homes were completely destroyed, and Rs 200,000 for those whose homes suffered just partial damage.
He omitted, nevertheless, to specify when the money would be distributed. The animal losses and agricultural damage will be evaluated by a committee, according to PM Shehbaz.
