Cyclone Shakti churns 400km off Karachi coast | The Express Tribune

An atmospheric depression over the Arabian Sea has strengthened into a cyclone named Shakti by Sri Lanka, located approximately 400 kilometers from Karachi. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) spokesperson confirmed that there is no direct threat to any Pakistani coastal area from the cyclone itself. Nevertheless, residents in Karachi and other coastal areas should expect rainfall. Winds near the Sindh coast are blowing at 55 kilometers per hour, which is likely to cause the sea to become turbulent. The system's wind speeds are projected to increase, potentially exceeding 125 kmph by the evening of October 5. Consequently, fishermen have been strongly advised to refrain from venturing into the deep sea until October 5, as very high waves are anticipated between today (Saturday) and October 6. This development follows the PMD's issuance of its fifth alert when the system was classified as a Deep Depression.