Balochistan Geoscientists Association

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Balochistan feared to face sindh like situation
QUETTA: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and Geoscientists have urged for timely steps to avoid another human catastrophe as Balochistan is feared to fall prey to a Sindh like famine due to the prolonged dry spell.According to Chairman Geoscientist Association Abdul Razaq Khilji situation in many districts would go beyond provincial government's control as the province was going to endure third biggest drought of its history,where 29 out of 32 districts are more or less affected by the lingering drought.The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) citing situation had already suggested government for immediate steps to mitigate suffering of the families mainly living in the northern areas of the province.The PDMA has also issued emergency warnings to all concerned departments to make necessary arrangements to cope with the situation arising out of natural phenomenon.A survey by PDMA also shows that about 0.930 Million people and 5.645 million cattle were affected by slowly spreading drought where 1.1 million acres of land has been badly affected with the orchards on 1, 74515 acre of land.Over 5 million cattle alone are affected by the drought in Noshki district, Deputy Director Livestock Department Mohammad Ismaeel Smalani said 26 district have been affected by the drought (APP)