As of Monday, ongoing monsoon rains have caused significant damage in Pak-occupied-Balochistan, resulting in at least 19 deaths and 11 injuries, and affecting over 3,000 individuals.
Heavy rainfall and subsequent floods have wreaked havoc across several districts of occupied-Balochistan over the past few days. Bolan, Jaffarabad, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Mastung, Noshki, and Sohbatpur have all suffered significant losses of life and property. The deluge has led to the destruction of homes, displacement of populations, closure of highways, damage to bridges, and breaches in canals—highlighting the failures of both State and Provincial occupied-authorities to address such crises effectively.
The torrential rains have caused numerous homes to collapse, major roads to be closed, and several livestock to be killed. Areas including Chaman and Qila Abdullah are among the worst affected. In Zamanabad, floodwaters have entered homes, and stormy winds have damaged solar panels. Jaffarabad has seen electricity poles collapse, while railway lines in Quetta, Chaman, and Nushki have been swept away by floodwaters, disrupting train services.
The floods have resulted in various incidents, injuring 10 individuals. In Mastung, floodwaters have damaged homes, and a woman was swept away by the deluge. In Khuzdar, heavy rains have inundated multiple villages, causing severe damage. The Nasirabad Division has been hit hard, with breaches in three canals washing away 31 villages and affecting over 25,000 people. Many are left without access to water and food, awaiting rescue.
The floods and heavy rains have exacerbated ongoing issues of hunger, poverty, and lack of access to livelihood, health, and education in Pak-occupied-Balochistan. Despite the recurrent nature of these disasters, no effective measures have been implemented by the puppet state to manage this humanitarian crisis.
This neglect reflects the colonial policies towards the Baloch people, where development efforts seem aimed at reinforcing exploitative structures rather than genuinely addressing the needs of the population. The disparity in rescue and relief efforts, favoring those loyal to the Pak Army over the common people, suggests a form of systemic neglect akin to genocide, with conditions calculated to lead to the destruction of communities.
