Cyclonic Storm in Arabian Sea Expected to Strike Sindh Coastal Belt Within 24 Hours
The Met Office expects the possible storm and weather system to bring heavy rains to Pakistan's coastal belt, including lower Sindh and Karachi.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning about a developing cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea, which is expected to hit the Sindh coastal belt within the next 24 hours.
The storm, currently intensifying, is projected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high tides to the region.
This is the first time since 1961 that such a weather system is directed towards Sindh’s coastal belt from Central India, PMD’s Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz said.
If the low-pressure system does develop into a cyclonic storm, it will be named “Asna”, which means “highest” and “brighter,” he added.
Residents of the affected areas have been advised to take precautionary measures and stay informed through official channels. Fishermen have been cautioned against venturing into the open sea due to the dangerous conditions.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and emergency response teams are on standby to address any potential impact. The PMD has urged people to remain vigilant and prepared for the impending situation.
PMD’s cyclone warning centre in Karachi has also warned fishermen in lower Sindh and Balochistan to avoid venturing to the sea till August 31 given the possible cyclone.
This system is also likely to bring scattered heavy rainfall to isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Tharparkar, Badin, Thatta, Sajawal, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allah Yar, Matiari, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Dadu and Shaheed Benazirabad districts and Karachi till August 31 with occasional gaps.
