KARACHI: Tropical cyclone Phet caused losses worth Rs 6-7 billion in Gwadar as torrential rains in the area were recorded at 370 millimetres, the highest in its history. The fishermen community suffered the most, as their fishing boats were destroyed due to the poor planning of the fish harbour and the local administration, sources told Daily Times on Monday. Torrential rains brought Gwadar’s economy of fishing to a standstill for the last four days.
According to the Gwadar’s initial damage assessment, the port city suffered estimated losses Rs 6 to 7 billion, an official said. About 1,500 to 2,000 houses were damaged due to the heavy downpour causing shortage of medical supplies and assistance, the official pointed out. The cyclone flooded over 100 adjoining villages of Gwadar and affected people have been shifted to the safer places, the official added. The entire Makran coastline, especially residents of Gwadar were facing acute shortage of food items, as only one store opened on Monday to provide grocery items.
The city of Pasni faced the situation and was waiting for the government’s relief assistance, sources said. There were also reports that black-marketing of petrol and diesel was under way in these areas and the commodities had reached unaffordable prices, officials said. The Makran Coastal Highway (MCH) was damaged at two different locations on the Gwadar-Pasni and THE Gwadar-Karachi routes disconnecting the road link between Jewani and more than 50 other villages
According to the Gwadar’s initial damage assessment, the port city suffered estimated losses Rs 6 to 7 billion, an official said. About 1,500 to 2,000 houses were damaged due to the heavy downpour causing shortage of medical supplies and assistance, the official pointed out. The cyclone flooded over 100 adjoining villages of Gwadar and affected people have been shifted to the safer places, the official added. The entire Makran coastline, especially residents of Gwadar were facing acute shortage of food items, as only one store opened on Monday to provide grocery items.
The city of Pasni faced the situation and was waiting for the government’s relief assistance, sources said. There were also reports that black-marketing of petrol and diesel was under way in these areas and the commodities had reached unaffordable prices, officials said. The Makran Coastal Highway (MCH) was damaged at two different locations on the Gwadar-Pasni and THE Gwadar-Karachi routes disconnecting the road link between Jewani and more than 50 other villages
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