DADU: Three more persons died from cold on Sunday leading the death toll in the chilly weather conditions prevailing in Dadu district for more than a week to six.

The fresh deaths were reported from different parts of Dadu town. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Chandio, a resident of Masat Keehar Shah of Kachho area and Aziz Ahmed and Ayaz Ali, residents of Dadu town.

Meanwhile, light rain coupled with strong winds swept through Khairpur Nathan Shah, Mehar and Johi on Sunday.

Published in Dawn, January 6th, 2020

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