Cyclone ‘Shakti’ looms near as deep depression forms in Arabian Sea | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- A deep depression in the northeastern Arabian Sea is expected to become cyclonic storm "Shakti" within 12 hours.
- The storm is currently located about 400km south of Karachi and is moving west/northwest.
- Several districts in Sindh, including Karachi, are forecast to receive dust storms and light to moderate rain.
- Fishermen are advised to avoid deep-sea ventures until October 5 due to rough sea conditions.
- Wind speeds around the system may increase to 125 km/h by October 4, with high sea waves expected between October 3 and 6.
A deep depression currently located in the northeastern Arabian Sea is forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) to intensify into a cyclonic storm named "Shakti" within the next 12 hours. This system, which has already intensified over the past day, is projected to strengthen further while heading towards the central-northern Arabian Sea over the next 24 hours. Under its influence, several districts in Sindh, including Karachi, are expected to experience dust storms and light to moderate rain with thunder tonight. Authorities have issued warnings, advising fishermen to stay away from deep-sea activities until October 5, as wind speeds near the coast may reach 55 km/h and surge up to 125 km/h by October 4, leading to very rough sea conditions. The Cyclone Warning Centre in Karachi is closely monitoring the situation and continuously issuing advisories to keep the public and relevant authorities alert.
