Quetta: The recent monsoon spell in the country pummelled Balochistan, leaving destruction in its way. According to the reports, more than 100 people lost their lives and thousands of homes were completely destroyed. Balochistan Chief Secretary Abdul Azai Aqilia said, in a press conference, that as many as 111 people had lost their lives so far as the heavy downpour continues to hit the province. The rains completely tore down 6,077 houses and more than 10,000 homes were partially damaged, he added.

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