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Heavy rains in various areas of Balochistan, including the capital Quetta, continued for the second day as five laborers died when the roof of a house collapsed in Dukki.
Local people removed the dead bodies and took them to a nearby government hospital.
Thunderstorms also occurred in Loralai, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Shirani and Zhob
Roads in the provincial capital Quetta flooded with rainwater.
Clouds also rained in Qila Abdullah, Mastung, Harnai, Sabi, Jhal Magsi.
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According to the Meteorological Department, Quetta, Loralai, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Shirani, Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Pashin, Qila Abdullah, Mastung, Harnai, Sibi and Jhal Magsi were hit by heavy rain with strong wind and thunder.
The highest rainfall of 33 mm was recorded at Loralai.
Landslides in the Dahana Sar area of Shirani disrupted the road between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, trapping hundreds of passengers.
According to the management of the city district, restoration work on the highway has begun.
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