Earthquake kills at least 20 in Balochistan, injures 300

Earthquake Balochistan

An earthquake of five point nine magnitude intensity hit the northern Balochistan early this morning.

According to media reports, at least 20 people were killed, more than 300 injured and hundreds of homes were destroyed. The epicentre of earthquake was near Harnai and it was 15 killometers deep. The death toll is expected to rise.

The Rescue teams have been rushed to the most affected districts and shifted the injured ones to hospitals.

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The Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Akhtar Nawaz telephoned Home Minister of Balochistan Ziaullah Langoo and assured all possible assistance to deal with calamity.

The Home Minister of Balochistan has said that medical teams, helicopter, food items, medicines would be sent in earthquake affected districts on emergency basis.

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Sardar Usman Buzdar has also expressed deep grief and sorrow over loss of precious human lives in earthquake.

In a tweet, CM Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan has said that all departments have been engaged to rescue earthquake affected people in District Harnai. He said the injured people are also being airlifted and brought to Quetta for medical treatment.