Weather Warning-14                                                                                                                                                         Date: Jun 11, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                    Time: 2200 PST

No Threat From “ASHOBAA”

Tropical Cyclone in Northwest Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) over northwest Arabian Sea has slightly tracked further westward during past six hours and now lies centred at Lat 20.8N and Long 60.0E about 150 km east-northeast of Masirah, Island (Oman). The Tropical Cyclone is likely to weaken into a depression during next 12 hrs and cross Oman coast by 12 June morning.

Due to high tidal flow the sea conditions are likely to remain rough along Makran western-most coast (Gwadar and Jiwani) accompanied with occasional gusty winds and maximum surge of 10 ft. The Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has advised the fishermen of Balochistan as:

Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till 12 June evening.

                    (Note: This is the last weather advisory on TC ASHOBAA).

            (Abdul Qayoom Bhutto)

                Director, TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-13                                                                                                                                                        Date: Jun 11, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                       Time: 1600 PST

Pakistan coast is out of danger from TC-ASHOBAA

Tropical Cyclone in Northwest Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) over northwest Arabian Sea has slightly tracked further westward during past six hours and now lies centred at Lat 20.8N and Long 60.5E about 180 km east of Masirah, Island (Oman). The Tropical Cyclone has started affecting the Oman coast.

Due to high tidal flow the sea conditions are likely to remain rough along Makran coast (Gwadar and Jiwani) accompanied with occasional gusty winds and maximum surge of 10 ft. The Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has advised the fishermen of Balochistan as:

Balochistan: Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till 12 June evening.

                    (Next update will follow at 2200 PST on Jun 11, 2015).

(Abdul Qayoom Bhut

 Director, TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-12                                                                                                                                                     Date: Jun 11, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                     Time: 1000 PST

Pakistan coast is out of danger from ASHOBAA

Tropical Cyclone in western North Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) over west north Arabian Sea has tracked further westward during past 12 hours and now lies centred at Lat 20.6N and Long 61.0E about 500 km south of Gwadar and 220 km east of Masirah, Island (Oman). The Tropical Cyclone is likely to weak gradually, move further westward and cross Oman coast by 11 June evening/night.

The danger for Pakistani coastal area is over, but however due to high tidal flow the sea conditions are likely to remain rough along Makran coast (Gwadar and Jiwani) accompanied with occasional gusty winds and maximum surge of 10 ft. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has advised the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as:

Sindh: Fishermen of Sindh can resume their fishing activities from 11 June.

Balochistan: Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till 12 June.

                                                    (Next update will follow at 1600 PST on Jun 11, 2015).

(Abdul Qayoom Bhutt

 Director, TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-11                                                                                                                                                      Date: Jun 10, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                     Time: 2200 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Tropical Cyclone in western North Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) over west north Arabian Sea has tracked further westward during past six hours and now lies centred at Lat 20.9N and Long 61.2E about 750 km southwest of Karachi and 230 km east-northeast of Masirah, Island (Oman). The Tropical Cyclone is likely to intensify during next six hrs and then weak gradually with moving mainly towards west/southwest and cross Oman coast by 11 June.

The danger for Pakistani coastal area is now over, but however due to high tidal flow the sea conditions are likely to remain rough along Makran coast (Pasni, Gwadar and Jiwani) accompanied with occasional gusty winds and maximum surge of 10-12 ft. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has advised the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as:

Sindh: Fishermen of Sindh can resume their fishing activities from 11 June.

Balochistan: Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till Friday.

Under the influence of this system isolated rain/thundershowers of moderate intensity is expected in Makran division (Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat, Kech and Jiwani) during next 24 hrs. All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories from PMD.

(Next update will follow at 1000 PST on Jun 11, 2015).

     (Abdul Qayoom Bhutt

     Director, TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-10                                                                                                                                                       Date: Jun 10, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                      Time: 1600 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Tropical Cyclone in western North Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) over the west Arabian Sea has moved westward during past six hours and now lies centred at Lat 21.1N and Long 61.4E about 700 km southwest of Karachi and 290 km east-northeast of Masirah, Island (Oman). The Tropical Cyclone is likely to intensify during next 12 hrs and then weak gradually with moving mainly towards west (Oman coast).

The danger for Pakistani coastal area is now over, but however due to high tidal flow the sea conditions are likely to remain rough along Sindh coast and very rough along Makran coast (Pasni, Gwadar and Jiwani) accompanied with gusty winds and maximum surge of 12 ft. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh: Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea till today evening.

Balochistan: Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till Thursday.

Under the influence of this system isolated rain/thundershowers of moderate intensity is expected in southwest Balochistan (Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat, Kech and Jiwani) during next 24 hrs. All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD.

(Next update will follow at 2200 PST on Jun 10, 2015).

      (Abdul Qayoom Bhutto)

                            Director, TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-9                                                                                                                                                              Date: Jun 10, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                           Time: 1000 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Tropical Cyclone in the North Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) over west-central Arabian Sea has further moved west-northwestward during past 12 hours and now lies centred at Lat 21.3N and Long 61.5E about 650 km southwest of Karachi and 400 km east-southeast of Masqat (Oman). The Tropical Cyclone is likely to intensify further during next 12 hrs and keep moving west-northwestward towards Oman coast.

The sea conditions are likely to remain rough along Sindh coast and very rough along Makran coast (Pasni, Gwadar and Jiwani) accompanied with strong winds and maximum surge of 12-15 ft. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh: Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea till today evening.

Balochistan: Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till Thursday.

Under the influence of this system an extended clouds band prevails over Makran coast and south Punjab due to which scattered rain/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are expected in southwest Balochistan (Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat, Kech and Jiwani) during next 24/36 hrs (with gradual increase in rainfall intensity from moderate to heavy) and over south Punjab. All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD during next two days to cope with the situation.

(Next update will follow at 1600 PST on Jun 10, 2015).

(Abdul Qayoom Bhutto)

                                                                                                                                    Director, TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-8                                                                                                                                          Date: Jun 9, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                       Time: 2200 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Tropical Cyclone in the Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) over west-central Arabian Sea has moved west-northwestward during past six hours and now lies centred at Lat 21.3N and Long 63.0E about 600 km southwest of Karachi and 450 km east-southeast of Masqat (Oman). The Tropical Cyclone is likely to intensify further and keep moving north-westward during next 24 hrs.

The sea conditions are likely to remain rough along Sindh coast and very rough along Makran coast (Pasni, Gwadar and Jiwani) accompanied with strong winds and maximum surge of 12-15 ft. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh: Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea till Wednesday evening/night.

Balochistan: Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till Thursday.

Under the influence of this system isolated rain/thundershowers of light to moderate intensity (10-20 mm) are expected in Thatta, Badin and Sujawal districts of Sindh during next 18 hrs. Scattered rain/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are expected in southwest Balochistan (Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat, Kech and Jiwani) during next 36/48 hrs (with gradual increase in rainfall intensity from moderate to heavy). All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD during next two days to cope with the situation.

(Next update will follow at 1000 PST on Jun 10, 2015).

(Abdul Qayoom Bhutto)

                                   Director

                                                                                                                                        TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-7                                                                                                                                                                            Date: Jun 9, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Time: 1600 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Tropical Cyclone in the Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) over the central Arabian Sea has slightly tracked further north-westward in last six hours at a speed of 10 km/hr and now lies centred around Lat 20.5N and Long 64.5E about 540 km south-southwest of Karachi and 600 km east-southeast of Masqat (Oman). The Tropical Cyclone is likely to intensify further and keep moving north-westward in next 24 hrs.

The sea conditions along Sindh-Makran coast are likely to remain rough to very rough associated with strong winds particularly along Makran coast till Thursday evening/night. Maximum tide height is expected 12-15 ft. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh: Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea till Thursday.

Balochistan: Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till Friday.

Under the influence of this system isolated rain/thundershowers of moderate intensity (15-25 mm) accompanied with winds of 30-40 km/hr are expected in Thatta, Badin and Sujawal districts of Sindh during next 24 hrs and scattered rain/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls with chances of flash floods in southwest Balochistan during next 36/48 hrs. All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD during next two days to cope with the situation.

(Note: Next update will be issued at 2200 PST on Jun 10, 2015).

(Abdul Qayoom Bhutto)

Director

                      TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-6                                                                                                                                                              Date: Jun 9, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                           Time: 1000 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Tropical Cyclone in the Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) over east-central Arabian Sea has moved further northwestward in last 12 hours at a speed of 18 km/hr and now lies centred around Lat 20.0N and Long 66.0 about 550km south-southwest of Karachi and 700km east-southeast of Masqat (Oman). The Tropical Cyclone is likely to intensify further and keep moving northwestward in next 24 hrs.

The sea conditions along Sindh-Makran coast are likely to remain rough to very rough occasionally high associated with stormy winds  till Friday evening. Maximum tide height is expected 15-18 ft. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh: Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea till Thursday.

Balochistan: Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea from Tuesday to Friday.

Under the influence of this system Rain/Thundershowers of moderate intensity (25-35 mm) accompanied with winds of 30-40 km/hr are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Tharparker, Thatta, Badin and Sujawal districts of Sindh during next 12-36 hrs and with isolated heavy falls with chances of flash floods in southwest Balochistan. All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD in next few days to cope with the situation.

(Note: Next update will be issued at 1600 PST on Jun 9, 2015).

         Abdul Qayoom Bhutto)

                   Director

             TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-5                                                                                                                                                                                   Date: Jun 8, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Time: 2200 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Tropical Cyclone in the Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) in east-central Arabian Sea has slightly drifted northwestward in last six hours at a speed of 10km/hr and now lies centred around Lat 18.6N and Long 66.5E about 700km south of Karachi. The Tropical Cyclone is likely to intensify further and move northwestward in next 24 hrs.

The sea conditions along Sindh-Makran coast are likely to remain rough to very rough occasionally high associated with stormy winds from Monday afternoon to Friday. Maximum tide height is expected 12-15 ft. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh: Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea from Monday afternoon to Thursday.

Balochistan: Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea from Tuesday to Friday.

Under the influence of this system Rain/Thundershowers of moderate intensity (25-35 mm) accompanied with winds of 30-40 km/hr are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Tharparker, Thatta, Badin and Sujawal districts of Sindh during next 24-48 hrs and after 36 hrs in south Balochistan. All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD in next few days to cope with the situation.

(Note: Next update will be issued at 1000 PST on Jun 9, 2015).

(Abdul Qayoom Bhutto)

Director

TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-4                                                                                                                                                                                    Date: Jun 8, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Time: 1600 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Tropical Cyclone in the Arabian Sea

The Tropical Cyclone (ASHOBAA) in eastcentral Arabian Sea has moved north-northwestward in last six hour at speed of 15km/hr and now lies centred around Lat 18.2N and Long 67.0E about 730km south of Karachi. This Tropical Cyclone is likely to intensify further and move northwestward in next 24 hrs.

The sea conditions along Sindh-Makran coast are likely to remain rough to very rough occasionally high associated with stormy winds from Monday afternoon to Friday. Maximum tide height is expected 12-15 ft. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh – Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea from Monday afternoon to Thursday.

Balochistan – Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea from Tuesday to Friday.

Under the influence of this system Rain/Thundershowers of moderate intensity (25 -35 mm) accompanied with winds of 30-40km/hr are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Tharparker, Thatta, Badin and Sujawal districts of Sindh in next 24-48 hrs and after 36 hrs in south Balochistan. All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD in next few days to cope with the situation.

(Note: Next update will be issued at 2200 PST on Jun 8, 2015).

(Abdul Qayoom Bhutto)

Director

TCWC, Karachi

Weather Warning-3                                                                                                                                                                                   Date: Jun 8, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Time: 1100 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Tropical Cyclone in the Arabian Sea

The deep depression over east-central Arabian Sea has intensified further into a Tropical Cyclone (01A) and now lies centred around Lat 18.0N and Long 67.5E about 750km south of Karachi. This Tropical Cyclone is likely to move north-northwestward in next 24 hrs.

The sea conditions along Sindh-Makran coast are likely to remain rough to very rough occasionally high associated with stormy winds from Monday afternoon to Friday. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh – Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea from Monday afternoon to Thursday.

Balochistan – Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea from Tuesday to Friday.

Under the influence of this system Rain/Thundershowers are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Tharparker, Thatta , Badin and Sujawal districts of lower Sindh in 24-48 hrs and after 36 hrs in south Balochistan. All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD in nextfewdays to cope with the situation.

(Note: Next update will be issued at 1600 PST on Jun 8, 2015).

Naeem Shah

Chief Meteorologist

Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Pakistan Meteorological Department

Weather Warning-2                                                                                                                                                                                    Date: Jun 7, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Time: 2200 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Potential Cyclonic Activity in Arabian Sea

The well-marked low pressure area over east-central Arabian Sea has rapidly intensified into a deep depression during last 12 hours and now lies around Lat 15.5N and Long 68.3E about 1000km south of Karachi. This system is likely to intensify further into a Tropical Cyclone in next 12-24hrs and likely to move in northwestward direction.

The sea conditions along Sindh-Makran coast are likely to remain rough to very rough occasionally high associatedwith strong squally winds from Monday afternoon to Friday. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh – Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea from Monday afternoon to Thursday.

Balochistan – Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea from Tuesday to Friday.

All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD in nextfewdays to cope with the situation.

(Note: Next update will be issued at 1000 PST on Jun 8, 2015).

Naeem Shah

Chief Meteorologist

Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Pakistan Meteorological Department

Weather Warning-1                                                                                                                                                                                    Date: Jun 7, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Time: 1400 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Potential Cyclonic Activity in Arabian Sea

In Arabian Sea, the area of intense convection has concentrated into a well-marked low pressure area in last 24 hrs and now lies at a distance of about 1200km south-southeast of Karachi. The potential of developmentof Depression in next 24 hrs and a Deep Depression in next 48 hrs,after entering in North Arabian Sea, is very high. The well-marked low pressure area is likely to move north-northwest ward in next 24 hrs.

The Seas conditions along Sindh-Makran coast are likely to remain rough to very rough associated with strong gusty winds from Tuesday afternoon to Friday. Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan as;

Sindh – Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea from Tuesday afternoon to Thursday.

Balochistan – Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea from Wednesday to Friday.

All stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD in nextfew days to cope with the situation.

Note: Next update will be issued at 1000 PST on Jun 8, 2015.

Sd/-

Naeem Shah

Chief Meteorologist

Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Pakistan Meteorological Department

Press Release                                                                                                                                                                                              Date: Jun 6, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Time: 1500 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Potential Cyclonic Activity in Arabian Sea

In Arabian Sea, the area of intense convection with associated clouds cluster has practically not changed in intensity, moved northward in last 24 hr andnow lies at a distance of about 1450 km south of Pakistan coast. The upper air analysis and the numerical models are predicting the development of a low pressure area over there in next 24 hrs, then a well-marked low pressure area after entering in the North Arabian Sea.

Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has been monitoring the local and regional meteorological conditions. Aweather advisory, in case of any significant development, will be issued accordingly. Presently, none of the coastal areas of Pakistan are under threat and the fishermen may continue their activities till issuance of any warning. However, all stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD in coming days.

Sd/

(Naeem Shah)

Chief Meteorologist

Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Pakistan Meteorological Department

Press Release                                                                                                                                                                                                Date: Jun 5, 2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Time: 1600 PST

CYCLONE ALERT

Potential Cyclonic Activity in Arabian Sea

In Arabian Sea, the broken clouds show an area of intense convection with a potential of development of a well-marked low pressure area over there which is now lying at a distance of 1575 km south of Pakistan.

Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre (Karachi) of Pakistan Meteorological Department has been monitoring the local and regional meteorological conditions. A weather advisory, in case of any cyclonic development, will be issued accordingly. Presently, none of the coastal areas of Pakistan are under threat and the fishermen may continue their activities till issuance of warning. However, all stakeholders and concerned authorities are advised to keep themselves abreast about weather advisories of PMD in coming days.

Sd/-

Naeem Shah

Chief Meteorologist

Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Pakistan Meteorological Department