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Pakistan: More aftershocks expected in Balochistan during next four to five days

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): Director General, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Qamar uz Zaman Chaudhry Sunday forecast high probability of more aftershocks in Balochistan quake hit areas during next four to five days.

Talking to PTV, he said, series of aftershocks are continued in quake affected areas.During last 24 hours about nine aftershock of 3 to 4 magnitude have been recorded.

About 100 aftershock have so far been recorded, he said adding the frequency of the aftershocks will decrease gradually.

To a question he said weather in quake hit areas of Balochistan will remain dry and cold duringthe next 24 hours.