Several villages were affected by the earthquake that struck different areas of Barkhan on Monday morning. On directives of Provincial Minister for PHE Sardar Abdul Rehman Khetran, the district administration immediately sent rescue and relief teams to nearby villages including Union Council Baghao and Rurkan in supervision of Deputy Commissioner Barkhan Abdullah Khosa. Relief items including Tents, blankets, rations and first aid supplies have been sent with these teams so that immediate relief can be provided to the affected families. While the district administration is assessing the damage in the affected areas and the process of shifting the local population to safer places is also underway. He said that the victims are being shifted to temporary shelters where provision of drinking water, food and medical facilities is being ensured. Provincial Minister Sardar Abdul Rehman Khetran has directed the relevant institutions not to leave any affected person alone and to ensure immediate help to the victims by utilizing all resources.
Rescue teams sent to quake-hit areas of Barkhan
Published on: October 21, 2025 7:05 AM