DADU: Panicked residents of different areas of Dadu district rushed out of their houses after feeling tremors at about 10pm on Tuesday.

Some reciting verses of Holy Quran and some raising a hue and cry, men women and children were seen running towards open areas within their lanes after leaving their houses. The situation returned to normal after 10-15 minutes as no house or structure sustained damage.

Initial reports suggested that tremors were felt in Dadu city, Johi, Wahi Pandhi and their surrounding areas.

Published in Dawn, October 26th, 2022

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