Balochistan quake near Harnai kills 20 and injures 300 people

Balochistan quake near Harnai kills 20 and injures 300 people today.

According to Radio Pakistan, at least 20 people died and more than 300 injured due to an earthquake.

The quake of 5.9 magnitude intensity hit the northern Balochistan early this morning.

Balochistan quake near Harnai kills 20

The epicentre of earthquake recorded near Harnai. Besides, it recorded 15 killometers deep.

Rescue teams from Quetta rushed to the most affected districts.

They began shifting injured to hospitals.

Meanwhile, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Akhtar Nawaz telephoned Home Minister of Balochistan Ziaullah Langau.

He assured all possible assistance to deal with calamity.

Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau said that medical teams, helicopter, food items, medicines would be sent in earthquake affected districts on emergency basis.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Army troops reached earthquake hit areas of Harnai

Pakistan Army troops have reached earthquake hit areas of Harnai for rescue and relief efforts.

According to the ISPR, they had moved necessary food and shelter items for earthquake affected population.

The Army doctors and paramedics along with necessary medicines are assisting civil administration for necessary medical care.

Nine critically injured have been evacuated to Quetta through Pakistan Army Aviation Helicopters.

The Inspector General Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) also reached Harnai for damage assessment and response.

Urban search and rescue teams are being flown from Rawalpindi to speed up and assist the rescue activities.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan, said all departments have been engaged to rescue earthquake affected people in District Harnai.

In a tweet, he said the injured people are also being airlifted and brought to Quetta for medical treatment.

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

GTV