The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning for the likelihood that a cyclonic storm will develop along the Sindh-Makran coast within the next 18 hours.The Met Office, in the latest advisory issued on...
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Live Karachi weather updates: PMD says cyclone 240km to east-southeast
Satellite imagery captured at 0900 PST showing the low pressure area development to the south of Sindh and Balochistan, on September 30, 2021. — Photo courtesy PMD/Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a
warning for the likelihood that a cyclonic storm will develop along the Sindh-Makran coast within the next 18 hours.
The Met Office, in the latest advisory issued on Thursday evening, said that "the depression over northeast Arabian Sea has moved west-northwestward at a speed of 20km/h during last 12 hours, and now lies at latitude 23.0N and longitude 67.8E, at a distance of about 240km east-southeast of Karachi".
It further stated that it is at a distance of 200km from Thatta and 410km from Ormara.
"The system is likely to strengthen further into a cyclonic storm during next 12-18 hours and move west-northwestwards," it added.
Influence of the weather system
Under the influence of the system, people in Sindh can expect widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy rainfall — extremely heavy at times — accompanied with squally winds in
Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparker, Umerkot, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nosheroferoz, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur and Ghotki districts from today afternoon or late evening to Saturday, October 2.
In addition, widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy rainfall — extremely heavy at times — is likely in Balochistan's
Gwadar, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, Khuzdar, Kalat and Panjgur districts from today to Sunday, October 3.
Possible impacts
The sea conditions in this period would remain rough/very rough with high surges at times. This will continue till Sunday, October3.
Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea from today to Sunday, October 3.
Torrential rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Lasbela, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat, and Jandiwani.
Windstorms may cause damage to vulnerable structures.
PMD's Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre in Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.
To stay up to date, refresh this page periodically. Regular updates will be posted below:
7:20pm — Stormwater drainage reviewed in Karachi's South district
Provincial Minister for Excise Mukesh Kumar Chawla accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner District South Irshad Sodhar visited Saddar, Clifton, Lyari and other areas and checked stormwater drains for proper functioning.
Staff has been alerted in view of rains with all holidays cancelled, Sodhar said in his briefing to the provincial minister, adding that machinery is kept on hand to timely drain out accumulated water from streets.
He further stated that cleaning of all drains in District South has been completed.
7:10pm — Drizzling on I I Chundrigar road, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Surjani Town
A photo taken on I I Chundrigar Road shows commuters carefully navigating on roads rendered wet by drizzling.
7:08pm — People turn to memes to quash anxiety over cyclone
As anxiety grows over what the cyclone will bring to Karachi, people are turning to their medium of choice — memes — to poke humour at the situation.
7:02pm — System to strengthen into cyclonic storm in next 12-18 hours: PMD
6:50pm — Drizzling in North Nazimabad
6:35pm — Karachi commissioner orders deputy commissioners to survey their areas
Karachi Commissioner Navid Ahmed Shaikh has ordered that all deputy commissioners survey their respective areas in view of the rain forecast and as showers begin in several areas of the city.
He asked that all signboards on buildings and rooftops be immediately removed.
6:20pm — Korangi, adjoining areas experience moderate rain
Moderate rain is being reported from Korangi and its adjoining areas, along with fast winds blowing.
5:30pm — Rainfall in several Sindh cities, including Thatta and Badin
Several cities of Sindh along the coastal belt, including Thatta and Badin have begun to receive rainfall.
Stormy winds are blowing along the Keti Bandar port and several huts belonging to fishermen have been swept away.
Most fishermen have parked their boats along the shore and are avoiding going out to sea.
Balochistan's coastal areas are also expected to receive heavy rainfall.
PMD has asked fishermen to refrain from venturing out to sea from today to Sunday, October 3.
5:20pm — Strong winds blow in Ibrahim Hyderi; 17 fishermen launches yet to return
Strong winds are blowing at Ibrahim Hyderi, with most fishermen back ashore.
However, 17 launches have yet to return from the deep sea area.
According to
Geo News, of 1,561 launches, 1,271 have reached safety.
Fishermen Cooperative Society says it is trying to get in touch with the launches still out to sea.
5:12pm — Technical board exams postponed
Sindh Board of Technical Education has announced it is postponing exams due to the rain forecast.
5:00pm — Cyclone may fully develop in the next 12 hours: PMD
PMD has warned that a deep depression may form into a cyclone by 5am tomorrow.
It added that if a cyclone forms, it will be given the name "Shaheen".
Strong winds will blow and it is predicted that 100-160mm of rain will fall in Karachi.
Rain has already begun to fall in several areas of Karachi.
Near Frere Hall, an electricity pole fell down, besides a tree, due to the strong winds, but no injury to any person was reported.
Over at Johar Morr, three poles toppled down outside the shopping plaza.
