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11 children among 20 die as heavy rains batter Balochistan

A total of 82 houses were damaged, of which 13 were completely destroyed

QUETTA (Dunya News) – At least 20 people, including 11 children and four women, have died in Balochistan due to heavy monsoon rains, according to a report issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

The report said two women were among the eight injured during the downpours.

A total of 82 houses were damaged, of which 13 were completely destroyed while 69 suffered partial damage.

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The PDMA added that 357 solar systems were destroyed, while three government offices and a school building were also affected during the monsoon spell.

The death toll due to fatal rains in Pakistan has crossed the 400 mark as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone has recorded over 300 casualties. 

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