The Cyclonic Storm (TEJ) over Southwest Arabian Sea moved further west-northwestward, intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) and now lies cent red around Latitude 11.0 °N & Longitude 57.0 °E at a distance of about 1880km southwest of Karachi, 1670km south/southwest of Gwadar & 750km south-southeast of Salalah (Oman). Maximum sustained surface winds are 100-110 Km/h gusting 120 Km/h, sea conditions very high/phenomenal & maximum wave height is 25 feet around the system center. Due to highly favorable environmental conditions (warm SSTs, low vertical wind shear and upper-level outflow), the system is likely to strengthen further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) by tomorrow and keep moving in west-northwest direction towards Yemen-Oman coast.

No impact on any of Pakistan coastal area from this system.

The Deep Depression over Southwest Arabian Sea moved further northwestward, intensified into a Cyclonic Storm (TEJ) and now lies cent red around Latitude 10.0 °N & Longitude 59.3 °E at a distance of about 1850km southwest of Karachi, 1720km south/southwest of Gwadar & 960km southeast of Salalah (Oman). Due to highly favorable environmental conditions (warm SSTs, low vertical wind shear and upper-level outflow), the system is likely to strengthen further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) by evening today and keep moving in northwest direction towards Oman-Yemen coast. None of the Pakistan coastal area is likely to be impacted by this system.

The well-marked low-pressure area over Southwest Arabian Sea concentrated into a Depression and lies almost over similar area around Latitude 9.4 °N & Longitude 61.5 °E at a distance of about 1810km southwest of Karachi & 1750km south of Gwadar. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to intensify further into a Tropical Cyclone during next 24 hours and keep moving in west/northwest direction towards Oman-Yemen coast. None of the Pakistan coastal area is likely to be impacted by the system.

The PMD’s Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi informed that a well-marked low-pressure area (strong weather system) lies over Southwest Arabian Sea at around Latitude 9.5 °N & Longitude 61.5 °E at a distance of about 1810km southwest of Karachi & 1750km south of Gwadar. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to intensify further into a Depression and move in west/northwest direction towards Oman-Yemen coast. None of the Pakistan coastal area is likely to be impacted by the system

The Depression (Intense Low-Pressure Area) over North Arabian Sea has further moved southwestward, weakened into a well-marked low (WML) & now located near Latitude 21.8N & Longitude 63.0 E, at a distance of about 540km southwest of Karachi, 600km from Thatta & 410km south of Ormara. Maximum sustained surface winds are 40-45 km/hr around the system centre. The system is likely to weaken further, move northwestwards for some time and then recurve northeastwards as a low-pressure area.

Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/ very rough till tomorrow.
• Fishermen of Sindh & Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till tomorrow.

NOTE: All concerned Authorities are requested to remain vigilant and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

The Depression (Intense Low-Pressure Area) over North Arabian Sea has moved in west-southwest direction during last 12 hours & now located near Latitude 22.0N & Longitude 64.0 E, at a distance of about 450km southwest of Karachi, 500km from Thatta & 350km south of Ormara. Maximum sustained surface winds are 45km/hr gusting to 55km/hr around the system centre. The system is likely to move further westwards till today evening and then recurve northeastwards and weaken gradually

Currently none of Pakistan coastal area is under any threat from this weather system. PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain very rough during next 2 days.
• Fishermen of Sindh & Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till tomorrow night.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain vigilant and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Satellite Image (13 August 2022, 1000 PST)

The Depression (Intense Low-Pressure Area) over Northeast Arabian Sea has moved nearly in west-northwest direction during last 8 hours & now located near Latitude 22.5N & Longitude 65.0 E, at a distance of about 330km southwest of Karachi, 370km from Thatta & 290km south of Ormara. Maximum sustained surface winds are 45km/hr gusting to 55km/hr around the system centre. The system is likely to move further in west-northwest direction.

Currently none of Pakistan coastal area is under any threat from this weather system. PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain very rough during next 3 days.
• Fishermen of Sindh & Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till 14 August.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain vigilant and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Satellite Image (12 August 2022, 2200 PST)

Met Office informed that the well-marked low-pressure area (WML) over Northeast Arabian Sea has intensified into a Depression (Intense Low-Pressure Area) with maximum wind speed of 50-55 km/hour. The system is located around Latitude 22.6N & Longitude 66.4E, at a distance of about 260km south/southeast of Karachi and 280km from Thatta. This weather system is likely to move in northwest direction initially and then westwards.

Currently none of Pakistan coastal area is under any threat from this weather system. PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain very rough during next 3 days.
• Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in open sea from today to 14 August and Fishermen of Balochistan to remain extra cautious during the forecast period.

NOTE: All concerned Authorities are requested to remain vigilant and keep them abreast for update through PMD website

Satellite Image (12 August 2022, 1100 PST)

The Depression over Northeast Arabian Sea further moved nearly westward during last 12 hours, weakened this morning into a well-marked low pressure area (WML) and now lies over central parts of North Arabian Sea, southwest of Karachi. Maximum sustained surface wind is 40-50 km/hour around the system centre. The system is likely to weaken further into a low pressure area & move westward (towards Oman coast).

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain-thunderstorms with a few heavy falls are likely in Lasbella, Uthal, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Jiwani, Turbat, Awaran & Ketch areas of Balochistan today and tomorrow.
• Rain-thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparker, Umerkot, Sanghar, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Dadu and Jamshoro districts of Sindh today.

Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain very rough during next 12 hours.
• Fishermen of Sindh & Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till today evening.
• Heavy rains may trigger water-logging/urban flooding in low-lying areas of Lasbella, Uthal, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Jiwani, Turbat, Awaran & Ketch areas of Balochistan.

This is the last bulletin in this effect.

Satellite Image (18 July 2022, 0700 PST)

The Depression (Intense Low-Pressure Area) over Northeast Arabian Sea & adjoin Gulf of Kutch moved in west-northwest direction with a speed of 10 km/hr during last 12 hours and now lies centred around Latitude 23.5°N & Longitude 67.5°E, at a distance of about 160km south of Karachi and 140km from Thatta. Maximum sustained surface wind is 50-55 km/hour around the system centre. The system is likely to move westward (towards Oman coast).

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain-wind-thunderstorms with a few heavy/very falls are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparker, Umerkot, Sanghar, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Dadu and Jamshoro districts of Sindh and Lasbella, Uthal, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Jiwani, Turbat, Awaran & Ketch areas of Balochistan till tomorrow, 18 July (Monday).

Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain very rough during next 2/3 days.
• Fishermen of Sindh & Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till 18 July night.
• Heavy rains may trigger water-logging/urban flooding in low-lying areas of Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Dadu, Jamshoro & Kambar-Shahdadkot distts of Sindh and Lasbella, Uthal, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Jiwani, Turbat, Awaran & Ketch areas of Balochistan.
• Windstorm may cause damage to loose & vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain vigilant during the forecast period.

Satellite Image (17 July 2022, 1900 PST)

The Depression (Intense Low-Pressure Area) over Northeast Arabian Sea & adjoin Gulf of Kutch has slowly moved northwestward with a speed of 5 km/hr during last 18 hours and now lies centred around Latitude 22.8°N & Longitude 68.5°E, at a distance of about 270km southeast of Karachi and 220km from Thatta. Maximum sustained surface wind is 50-55 km/hour around the system centre. The system is likely to keep moving northwestward for some time and then recurve to westwards (towards Oman coast).

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain-thunderstorms with a few heavy falls are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparker, Umerkot, Sanghar, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Dadu and Jamshoro districts of Sindh and Lasbella, Uthal, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Jiwani, Turbat, Awaran & Ketch areas of Balochistan during today & tomorrow.

Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain very rough during next 2/3 days.
• Fishermen of Sindh & Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till tomorrow.
• Windstorm may cause damage to loose & vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain vigilant during the forecast period.

Satellite Image (17 July 2022, 0500 PST)

Met Office informed that the low-pressure area (LPA) persisting over the Northeast Arabian Sea & adjoin Gulf of Kutch has intensified into a Depression (Intense Low-Pressure Area) with maximum wind speed of 50-55 km/hour. The system is located around Latitude 21.8N & Longitude 69.0E, at a distance of about 400km southeast of Karachi and 340km from Thatta. This weather system is likely to move in northwest direction during next 36-48 hours and the move westwards towards Oman coast.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Widespread wind-thunderstorms/rain-showers with scattered heavy/very heavy falls, extremely heavy at times, are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparker, Umerkot, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nosheroferoz, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur & Ghotki districts of Sindh from today to 18 July and Lasbella, Uthal, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Jiwani, Turbat, Awaran & Ketch areas during 17- 18 July 2022.

Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain very rough during next 3 days.
• Fishermen of Sindh & Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea from today to 18 July 2022.
• Very heavy/extremely heavy rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Shaeed Benazirabad, T.M. Khan Tando Allayar, Lasbela, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat & Jiwani
• Windstorm may cause damages to loose & vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain High ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Satellite Image (16 July 2022, 1100 PST)

The Severe Cyclonic Storm “SHAHEEN” moved nearly westward during past 12 hours at a speed of 10km/hr, now lies over Gulf of Oman near latitude 24.0N and longitude 58.2E, at a distance of about 420km southwest of Gwadar, 650km southwest of Ormara and 45km east-northeast of Muscat (Oman). Estimated maximum sustained surface wind is 115-125km/hr with sea condition high/very high around the system centre. The system is likely to move southwestwards and cross Oman coast by midnight (3 Oct 2021).

None of Makran coastal area is under threat from this system now. Fishermen of Balochistan, therefore, may resume their activities from tomorrow.

As the SCS “SHAHEEN” is likely to cross the Oman northeast coast by tonight, therefore this is the final Alert in this regard.

Satellite Imagery at October 3, 2021 1730 PST

The Severe Cyclonic Storm “SHAHEEN” over Northwest Arabian Sea moved nearly westward during past 12 hours with a speed of 10km/hr. The SCS “SHAHEEN” now lies over Northwest Arabian Sea and adjoining Gulf of Oman near latitude 24.4N and longitude 59.4E, at a distance of about 300km southwest of Gwadar, 530km southwest of Ormara, 780 km west-southwest of Karachi and 120km east-northeast of Muscat (Oman). Estimated maximum sustained surface wind is 115-125km/hr with sea condition very rough/high around the system centre. The system is likely to move westwards for some time, then recurve southwestward and cross Oman coast by early morning of 4 Oct.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain-wind-thunderstorms with isolated moderate/heavy falls are likely in Gwadar, Kech and Panjgur districts of Balochistan till today’s evening.

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough off west-Makran coast till today’s evening.
• Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till today.
• Fishermen of Sindh may resume their activities from today afternoon.
• High-speed winds may cause damage to vulnerable structures along Gwadar-Jiwani coast.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities of Balochistan are requested to remain ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Satellite Imagery at October 3, 2021 0500 PST

The Severe Cyclonic Storm 'SHAHEEN' over Northwest Arabian Sea moved west-northwestward during past 12 hours with a speed of 15km/hr. The SCS 'SHAHEEN' now lies centred near latitude 24.4N and longitude 59.9E, at a distance of about 250km southwest of Gwadar, 480km southwest of Ormara, 730 km west-southwest of Karachi and 225km east of Muscat (Oman). Estimated maximum sustained surface wind is 115-125km/hr with sea condition very rough/high around the system centre. The system is likely to move west-northwestwards further for some time and then recurve southwestward towards Oman coast.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain-wind-thunderstorms with few heavy falls are likely in Gwadar, Kech and Panjgur districts of Balochistan till tomorrow, 3 Oct (Sunday).

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough with occasional high surge along west-Makran till tomorrow, Oct 3 (Sunday).
• Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till 3rd October (Sunday evening).
• Fishermen of Sindh, however, may resume their activities from 3rd Oct (Sunday) afternoon.
• High-speed winds may cause damage to vulnerable structures along Gwadar-Jiwani coast.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities of Balochistan are requested to remain ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Satellite Imagery at October 2, 2021 1700 PST

The Severe Cyclonic Storm “SHAHEEN” moved west-northwestward during last 12 hours with a speed of 10km/hr, now lies centred near latitude 24.0N and longitude 62.5E, at a distance of about 125km south of Gwadar, 250km southwest of Ormara and 470 km west of Karachi. Estimated maximum sustained surface wind is 110-120km/hr with sea condition very rough/high around the system centre. The system is likely to keep moving west-northwestwards till today evening and then recurve southwestward towards Oman northern coast.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Rain-wind-thunderstorms with few heavy (isolated very heavy) falls are likely in Gwadar, Lasbella, Awaran, Kech and Panjgur districts of Balochistan till tomorrow, 3 Oct (Sunday).

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough with high surge at times till Oct 3 (Sunday).
• Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea till 3rd October (Sunday).
• Heavy rains may generate urban flooding in Lasbela, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat & Jiwani.
• Windstorm may cause damages to vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities of Balochistan are requested to remain ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Satellite Imagery at October 2, 2021 0600 PST

The Cyclonic Storm “SHAHEEN” moved west-northwestward during last 6 hours with a speed of 15km/hr, intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and now lies centred near latitude 23.2N and longitude 63.6E, at a distance of about 400 km southwest of Karachi, 240km from Ormara and 250km southeast of Gwadar. Estimated maximum sustained surface wind is 90- 110km/hr and sea condition is rough/very rough around the system centre. The system is likely to move west-northwestwards till tomorrow evening and then recurve southwestward towards Masqat, Oman coast.

• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls are likely in Gwadar, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, Khuzdar and Panjgur districts of Balochistan till 3 Oct (Sunday) night.
• Scattered rain-wind/thunderstorm expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Dadu and Jamshoro, Thaparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Shaheed Benazirabad, Nosheroferoz, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur districts till tomorrow

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough with high surge at times till Oct 3 (Sunday).
• Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea till 3rd October (Sunday).
• Heavy rains may generate urban flooding in Lasbela, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat & Jiwani.
• Windstorm may cause damages to vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities of Balochistan are requested to remain ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Satellite Imagery at October 1, 2021 1700 PST

The Deep Depression over Northeast Arabian Sea intensified into a Cyclonic Storm “SHAHEEN”, lies centred near latitude 23.2N and longitude 66.5E, at a distance of about 280 km southwest of Karachi, 230km from Ormara and 470km southeast of Gawadar. Estimated maximum sustained surface wind is 65- 85km/hr and sea condition is rough/very rough around the system centre. The system is likely to move west-southwestwards towards Oman/Makran coast.

• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls are likely in Gwadar, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, Khuzdar, Kalat and Panjgur districts of Balochistan till 3 Oct (Sunday) night.
• Scattered rain-wind/thunderstorm expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Dadu and Jamshoro, Thaparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Shaheed Benazirabad, Nosheroferoz, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur districts till tomorrow .

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough with high surge at times till Oct 3 (Sunday).
• Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea till 3rd October (Sunday).
• Heavy rains may generate urban flooding in Lasbela, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat & Jiwani.
• Windstorm may cause damages to vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain High ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

The Depression over northeast Arabian Sea moved west-northwestward at a speed of 15km/hr during last 12 hours, concentrated into a Deep Depression and now lies centred near latitude 23.5N and longitude 66.5E, at a distance of about 160 km south-southwest of Karachi, 140km from Thatta and 270km from Ormara. Estimated maximum sustained surface wind is 30 - 40Kts and sea condition is rough/very rough around the system centre. The system is likely to strengthen further into a Cyclonic Storm during next 06 hours and move west-northwestwards towards Makran coast

• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls, extremely heavy at times, accompanied with squally winds are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Dadu and Jamshoro districts from today Oct 1 (Friday) to 2nd Oct (Saturday) night.
• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls, extremely heavy at times, are likely in Gwadar, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, Khuzdar, Kalat and Panjgur districts of Balochistan till 3 Oct (Sunday) night.
• Scattered rain-wind/thunderstorm also expected in Thaparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Shaheed Benazirabad, Nosheroferoz, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur & Ghotki districts till 2nd Oct (Saturday).

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough with high surge at times till Oct 3 (Sunday).
• Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea from 30 September (Thursday) to 3 October (Sunday).
• Torrential rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Shaeed Benazirabad, Lasbela, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat & Jiwani.
• Windstorm may cause damages to vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain High ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

The Depression over northeast Arabian Sea has moved west-northwestward at a speed of 20km/hr during last 12 hours, now lies at latitude 23.0N and longitude 67.8E, at a distance of about 240 km east-southeast of Karachi, 200km from Thatta and 410km from Ormara. The system is likely to strengthen further into a Cyclonic Storm during next 12-18 hours and move west-northwestwards.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls, extremely heavy at times, accompanied with squally winds are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparker, Umerkot, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nosheroferoz, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur & Ghotki districts from tonight 30 Sep (Thursday) to 2nd Oct (Saturday).
• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls, extremely heavy at times, are likely in Gwadar, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, Khuzdar, Kalat and Panjgur districts of Balochistan till 3 Oct (Sunday).

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough with high surge at times till Oct 3 (Sunday).
• Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea from 30 September (Thursday) to 3 October (Sunday).
• Torrential rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Shaeed Benazirabad, Lasbela, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat & Jiwani.
• Windstorm may cause damages to vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain High ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Met Office informed that the well-marked low-pressure area over south Gujarat, India after moving over Northeast Arabian Sea has intensified into a Depression and now lies around latitude 22.5°N and longitude 69.4°E, at a distance of about 340 km in east-southeast direction of Karachi. The system is likely to intensify further into a Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours and move northwestwards.

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls, extremely heavy at times, accompanied with squally winds are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparker, Umerkot, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nosheroferoz, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur & Ghotki districts from today-afternoon/late evening 30 Sep (Thursday) to 2nd Oct (Saturday).
• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls, extremely heavy at times, are likely in Gwadar, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, Khuzdar, Kalat and Panjgur districts of Balochistan during 30 Sep (Thursday) - 3 Oct (Sunday).

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough with high surge at times till Oct 3 (Sunday).
• Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea from 30 September (Thursday) to 3 October (Sunday).
• Torrential rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Shaeed Benazirabad, Lasbela, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat & Jiwani.
• Windstorm may cause damages to vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain High ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Satellite imagery at 0900 PST

Met Office informed that the well-marked low-pressure area currently lying over south Gujarat, India is likely to move northwestward. The system is likely to emerge in the Northeast Arabian Sea by tomorrow, the 30th Sep (Thursday morning) and strengthen into a Depression due to favourable environmental conditions with possibility of further intensification into a Cyclonic Storm in subsequent 24 hours (Oct 1, Friday).

Under the influence of this weather system:

• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls, extremely heavy at times, accompanied with squally winds are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparker, Umerkot, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nosheroferoz, Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), Tando Allayar (TAY), Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur & Ghotki districts from tomorrow 30 Sep (Thursday) to 2nd Oct (Saturday).
• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls, extremely heavy at times, are likely in Gwadar, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, Khuzdar, Kalat and Panjgur districts of Balochistan during 30 Sep (Thursday) - 3 Oct (Sunday).

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough with high surge at times till Oct 3 (Sunday).
• Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea from 30 September (Thursday) to 3 October (Sunday).
• Torrential rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Shaeed Benazirabad, Lasbela, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat & Jiwani.
• Windstorm may cause damages to vulnerable structures.

PMD Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and updates will be issued accordingly.

All concerned Authorities are requested to remain High ALERT during the forecast period and keep them abreast for update through PMD website.

Satellite imagery at 1400 PST

Met Office informed that a low-pressure area (remnant of the Cyclonic Storm “Gulab”) currently lying over central India is likely to track in northwest direction (towards Indian Gujarat area). The system is likely to re-emerge over the Northeast Arabian Sea by 29 Sep (Wednesday night)/30 Sep (Thursday morning) and regain intensity due to favourable environmental conditions.

Under its influence:

• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls extremely heavy at times are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparker, Umerkot, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nosheroferoz, TMK, TAY, Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur & Ghotki districts during 28 Sep – 2nd Oct.
• Widespread rain-wind-thunderstorms with scattered heavy/very heavy falls extremely heavy at times are likely in Bela, Awaran, Kech, Makran and Panjgur districts of Balochistan during 30 Sep (Thursday) - 3 Oct (Sunday).

Possible Impacts:

• Sea conditions would remain rough/very rough with occasional high surge.
• Fishermen are advised not to venture in the sea from 30 September (Thursday) to 3 October (Saturday).
• Torrential rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Dadu, Lasbela, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat & Jiwani.
• Windstorm may cause damages to vulnerable structures

NOTE: All concerned authorities are requested to remain ALERT during the forecast period.

The Cyclonic Storm “GULAB” over west-central Bay of Bengal moved westward and started land-falling along North Andhra Pradesh-Orissa coast, India at 1500PST. Reaching over land, the system is likely to weaken into a depression first and then a well-marked low-pressure area and track Northwestward (towards Indian Gujarat coast).

There is no threat to any of the coastal area of Pakistani from this system.

This is the last advisory in this regard.

Satellite imagery at 2000 PST

The Cyclonic Storm 'GULAB' over west-central Bay of Bengal has moved westward during last 12 hrs and now lies centred around latitude 18.3N & longitude 87.2E, at a distance of about 2200km from Karachi. The system is very likely to keep moving westward and cross North Andhra Pradesh-Orissa coast, India by today evening/early night.

There is no threat to any of the coastal area of Pakistani from this system.

Satellite imagery at 0800 PST

The deep depression over central Bay of Bengal moved westward with a speed of 10 Km/hour over past six hours and intensified into a Cyclonic Storm 'GULAB'. It now lies centered around latitude 18.3N & longitude 88.5E, at a distance of about 2325km from Karachi. The system is very likely to move westward (North Andhra Pradesh-Orissa coast, India).

There is no threat to any of the coastal area of Pakistani from this system.

Satellite imagery at 2000 PST

Met Office spokesman informed that the prevailing low-pressure area over central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression (very strong low-pressure area) and lies centred around latitude 18.3N & longitude 89.5E, at a distance of about 2425km from Karachi. The system is very likely to intensify into a Cyclonic Storm (CS) by today (25 Sep) evening and move westward (Vishakhapatnam, India).

There is no threat to any of the coastal area of Pakistani from this system.

Satellite imagery at 1300 PST

The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “TAUKTAE” after intensifying into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm crossed Indian Gujarat last night, weakened into a Severe Cyclonic Storm laying over Rajasthan, India.

A few dust/thunderstorm-rain accompanied with gusty winds of 30-50 Kmph may occur in Tharparker & Umerkot districts during next 12 hours. Hot & dry weather will continue today in Karachi, Hyderabad, Shaeed- Banzirabad, Badin and Mirpurkhas districts.

Sea Conditions will remain rough till today evening and fishermen of Sindh are advised to avoid going into deep sea. They can resume their activities from tomorrow. This is the final alert in this regard.

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