ISLAMABAD: Pakistan: The National Emergencies Operation Center has anticipated that adeep depression over Rann of Kutch, India is approaching west-southwest of Pakistan and now lies at around Latitude 23.5 N & Longitude 68.4 E at about 170 km east / southeast of Karachi.
The system is likely to keep moving further west / southwestwards in northeast Arabian Sea along Sindh coast and intensify further into a Cyclonic Storm (CS) this afternoon / evening.
Under its influence, widespread rain / wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy / very heavy and isolated extremely heavy falls are likely expected in Karachi division, Tharparker, Badin, Thatta, Sajawal, Hyderabad, T.M Khan, T.A Yar, Matiari, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Dadu & Shaheed Benazirabad districts till August 31.
Widespread rain / wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy / very heavy falls are also likely in Hub, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech & Gwadar districts from August 30 to September 1, 2024 with occasional gaps. Under the said Cyclonic Storm, sea conditions are likely to remain rough / very rough with squally winds 50-60 Km / hour, gusting 70 Km / hour.
Coastal Flooding may occur along Sindh-coast. Pluvial flood / inundation may occur in low lying areas of Sindh.
Windstorms may damage crops, loose structures, etc. Thunderstorms to increase risk of lightning strikes. Electricity / other utility services may get disrupted.
The Fishermen of Sindh have been advised not to venture into sea till August 31 and those from Balochistan till September 1.
The general public has been advised to avoid visiting the seaside and beach areas and remain cautious of loose structures like billboards, electrical poles, solar panels and hoardings.
The public has also been advised to stay informed by keeping track of weather updates and alerts.
The NDMA has launched the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert application, available on Google Play Store and iOS App Store, to provide timely alerts, advisories, and guidelines to the public.
The residents of these areas have been advised to remain vigilant and follow guidance from local authorities.
The NDMA has issued instructions to all relevant departments to take necessary precautions to mitigate the possible effects of flooding and extreme weather.
