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**Blelidupgerie** · 07-23-2010, 08:33 PM

Officials: 30 die in floods in southwest Pakistan

K.M.Chaudary / AP Families living in make-shift tents try to cover them from monsoon rain in Lahore, Pakistan on Thursday, July 22, 2010. (AP Photo/K.M.Chaudary)

updated 1 hour 20 minutes ago

QUETTA, Pakistan — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 30 people and swept away thousands of homes in southwestern Pakistan. Officials said Friday that they had been unable to visit some of the worst affected areas in Baluchistan province.

The meteorological office recorded 56mm (2.2 inches) of rain fell in several hours in the province early Thursday. Government official Taliban Hussain said 30 people had been killed in the region, most in Barkhan district. Rescuer workers assisted by army helicopters were trying to rescue trapped people.

Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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Blelidupgerie Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	Pakistan floods kill 30 Officials: 30 die in floods in southwest Pakistan K.M.Chaudary / AP Families living in make-shift tents try to cover them from monsoon rain in Lahore, Pakistan on Thursday, July 22, 2010. (AP Photo/K.M.Chaudary) updated 1 hour 20 minutes ago QUETTA, Pakistan — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 30 people and swept away thousands of homes in southwestern Pakistan. Officials said Friday that they had been unable to visit some of the worst affected areas in Baluchistan province. The meteorological office recorded 56mm (2.2 inches) of rain fell in several hours in the province early Thursday. Government official Taliban Hussain said 30 people had been killed in the region, most in Barkhan district. Rescuer workers assisted by army helicopters were trying to rescue trapped people. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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