According to Dr. Sardar Sarfraz, chief meteorologist of PMD in Sindh, this cyclone system will continue to move towards the north. Wind speeds in the center system are between 150 and 160 km/h, while waves around the center and system are 30 to 40 feet high.
According to Dr. Sardar Sarfraz, chief meteorologist of PMD in Sindh, this cyclone system will continue to move towards the north. Wind speeds in the center system are between 150 and 160 km/h, while waves around the center and system are 30 to 40 feet high.
“Favourable atmospheric conditions (surface temperature 30-32 degrees Celsius, low vertical wind shear and upper-level divergence) are supporting the system to maintain its intensity,” the PMD statement said. Is.
The statement added that under the current upper level steering winds, ESCS Biparjoy will track further north till the morning of June 14, then turn northeast and arrive at Keti Bandar (southeast Sindh) on the afternoon of June 15. ) and will pass through the coast of Indian Gujarat. As VSCS. PMD’s Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is continuously monitoring the system and will issue updates accordingly.
The weather in the port city is likely to fluctuate between 35°C to 37°C, while the minimum temperature will be 29°C. However, the mercury is likely to rise to 40 degrees Celsius on Monday.
At present, the humidity level in the air of the city is 76 percent while the winds are blowing at a speed of five kilometers. The overall weather is likely to remain hot and humid during the next 24 hours.
The Meteorological Department says that there is a possibility of rain with strong winds and thunder in South East Sindh. Winds can blow at a speed of 60 to 80 km per hour during this time.
In view of the threat of a typhoon, the Karachi administration has banned access to the city’s beaches for fishing, swimming, boating and bathing from today (June 11) until the “end of the storm”.
This decision was taken to avoid any untoward incident of the ship falling or sinking. However, despite the ban, people are fishing on the beach and fishermen were also in the sea with their boats.
Meanwhile, fishermen in Ormara have also been advised to stay away from the sea from today till June 17, while citizens have also been banned from holding picnics near the sea, the provincial fisheries department said.
Possible effects
- Some very heavy/very heavy rains with gusty winds of 80-100 kmph over Thatta, Sajawal, Badin, Tharparkar and Umarkot districts during June, with its possible approach to the southeast Sindh coast. Widespread wind and dust/thundershowers are likely. 13-17.
- The districts of Karachi, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Aliyar, Mirpurkhas are likely to receive dust/thundershower rain accompanied by gusty winds of 60-80 kmph from June 13 and 14 to 16. .
- Strong winds can damage loose and weak structures (shack houses).
- A storm surge of 3-3.5 meters (8-12 ft) is expected at the landfall location (Kati Bandar and vicinity).
- Fishermen are advised to avoid venturing into the open sea till June 17, as the conditions in the Arabian Sea may turn very rough.
Flights affected
Flight operations across the country are affected due to inclement weather across the city.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said in a statement that Flight PK 798 from Toronto to Lahore was diverted to Islamabad. Three flights PK 262 from Dubai to Islamabad, flight PK 760 from Jeddah to Lahore and one international flight from Dubai to Islamabad were diverted to Multan.
According to the CAA, flight PK 747 from Lahore to Madinah was delayed for three hours and 20 minutes, while the international flight from Lahore to Abu Dhabi was delayed for three hours and five minutes. Meanwhile, flight PK 406 from Karachi to Lahore was delayed by 35 minutes.
A private airline’s flight from Lahore to Jeddah was canceled due to operational reasons. Another private airline flight from Lahore to Karachi was delayed by two hours and 25 minutes at Kashkar, CAA said.
CAA said that flight PK 186 from Sharjah to Lahore was diverted to Faisalabad and a private flight from Karachi to Lahore was diverted to Islamabad.
After stormy winds in Multan, power supply was suspended for three hours in Block T of New Multan.
