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RAWALPINDI: Corps Commander Quetta Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali on Saturday visited Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan and assured complete army support in relief-efforts to the flood-affected areas of Balochistan, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement.
At least seven people were killed in Balochistan province during the last 24 hours, bringing the tally of rain-related deaths in the province from July 01 to 56 people.
According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan, among the 56 dead during period, 22 of them were women, 24 children and 10 men.
The minister Home and PDMA, Chief Secretary Balochistan and DG PDMA appreciated the assistance of security forces to civil administration for providing maximum and timely relief for the flood-affected areas and population.
The ISPR said that the Corps Commander was given a detailed update on the flood situation in the province and relief activities being undertaken by different institutions.
Corps Commander Quetta has also expressed grief over the loss of precious lives and assured continued and all-out support of security forces to the provincial administration and PDMA in ongoing relief operations.
He also appreciated and encouraged the efforts of all departments undertaking relief operations across the province.
