Advisories (16)

Advisory# 16
Issue Date: 7 November, 2019 04:36 PM

[FINAL WARNING] Cyclonic Storm

FINAL WARNING

The Cyclonic Storm (CS) "MAHA" over east-central Arabian Sea has rapidly weakened into a depression and located this morning around Lat 19.8 N and Long 69.4 E, at a distance of about 600 km southeast of Karachi.

The fishermen now can go into deep sea, as the sea conditions turning to calm and normal. This is the final warning regarding TC-MAHA.

IR Satellite imagery at 0800 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 15
Issue Date: 6 November, 2019 10:27 PM

Severe Cyclonic Storm "MAHA" in Eastcentral Arabian Sea

The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) "MAHA" over east-central Arabian Sea has weakened into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) and tracked eastwards during last 12 hours. It is located at 2000 PST of 6th November 2019 around Lat 19.8 N and Long 68.3 E at a distance of about 570 km south-southeast of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds 80-100 kmph TC-Maha is likely to weaken further into a cyclonic storm, continue tracking eastward and cross south Gujarat coast India by tomorrow.

There is no threat to Pakistan coastal area; however, fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in deep sea till tomorrow. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 2120 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 14
Issue Date: 6 November, 2019 11:09 AM

Severe Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the Central Arabian Sea

The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (ESCS) "MAHA" over central Arabian Sea has weakened into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) and tracked eastwards during last 12 hours. It is located at 0800 PST of 6thNovember 2019 around Lat 19.8 N and Long 66.7 E at a distance of about 555 km south of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 100-120 kmph.TC-Maha is likely to weaken further into cyclonic storm by today evening and continue tracking eastward towards Indian Gujarat. There is no threat to Pakistan coastal area; however, fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture in deep sea till tomorrow.

The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 0940 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 13
Issue Date: 5 November, 2019 10:10 PM

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the CentralArabian Sea

The Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (ESCS) "MAHA" over central Arabian Sea has weakened into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) and tracked eastwards during last 12 hours. It is located at 2000 PST of 5thNovember 2019 around Lat 19.8 N and Long 64.1 E, at a distance of about 635 km southwest of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 140-160 kmph gusting 180 kmph. TC-Maha is likely to weaken further and continue tracking eastward towards Indian Gujarat.

There is no threat to Pakistan coastal area; however, the fishermen are advised not to venture in deep sea till tomorrow. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 2000 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 12
Issue Date: 5 November, 2019 11:04 AM

Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the Central Arabian Sea

The Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (ESCS) "MAHA" over the central Arabian Sea has tracked northwards during last 12 hours and slightly weakened. It is located at 0800 PST of 5th November 2019 around Lat 19.6 N and Long 63.7 E, at a distance of about 675 km southwest of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 160-180 kmph gusting 200 kmph. TC-Maha is likely to weaken gradually and track eastward towards Indian Gujarat.

There is no threat to Pakistan coastal area; however, fishermen are advised not to venture in deep sea till 6 Nov. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 0840 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 11
Issue Date: 4 November, 2019 09:34 PM

Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the Central Arabian Sea

An Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (ESCS) "MAHA" over central Arabian Sea has tracked north-northwestwards during last 12 hours and located at 2000 PST of 4th November 2019 around Lat 19.0 N and Long 64.3 E at a distance of about 705 kmsouthwest of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 170-190 kmph gusting 210 kmph. TC-Maha is likely to track northwards during next 12 hours and then recurve in east-northeast direction towards Indian Gujarat.

Currently, there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area, however, fishermen are advised not to venture in deep sea till 6 Nov. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 1940 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 10
Issue Date: 4 November, 2019 12:13 PM

Extremely Very Severe Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the CentralArabian Sea

The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) "MAHA" over the eastcentral Arabian Sea has tracked northwestwards during last 12 hours and intensified as an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (ESCS) located at 0800 PST of 4th November 2019 around Lat 18.2 N and Long 64.8 E at a distance of about 770 km south of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 160-180 kmph gusting 200 kmph. TC-Maha is likely to track further west/northwestwards during next 24 hours and then recurve in east-northeast direction towards Indian Gujarat.

Currently, there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area, however, fishermen are advised to avoid going into deep sea till 6 Nov.

Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 1000 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 9
Issue Date: 3 November, 2019 09:27 PM

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the Eastcentral Arabian Sea

The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) "MAHA" over the eastcentral Arabian Sea has tracked further northwestwards during last 12 hours and located at 2000 PST of 3rd November 2019 around Lat 17.8 N and Long 65.4 E at a distance of about 797 km south-southwest of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 130-150 kmph.

TC-Maha is likely to track further west/northwestwards during next 24 hours and then recurve in east-northeast direction towards Indian Gujarat.

Currently, there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area however, fishermen are advised to avoid going into deep sea from tomorrow.

The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 2000 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 8
Issue Date: 3 November, 2019 10:35 AM

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the Eastcentral Arabian Sea

The Severe Cyclonic Storm "MAHA" over the eastcentral Arabian Sea has intensified into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS), moved further northwestwards during last 12 hours and located at 0800 PST of 3rd November 2019 around Lat 17.7 N and Long 66.1 E, at a distance of about 794 km south of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 120-140 kmph.

TC-Maha is likely to track further west/northwestwards during next 24 hours and then recurve in east-northeast direction towards Indian Gujarat.

Currently, there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area. However, fishermen are advised to remain careful and avoid going into deep sea from Monday. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 0800 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 7
Issue Date: 2 November, 2019 10:07 PM

Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the South East Central Arabian Sea

The Severe Cyclonic Storm "MAHA" over the eastcentral Arabian Sea has moved northwestwards during last 12 hours and located at 2000 PST of 2nd November 2019 around Lat 17.2 N and Long 67.3 E at a distance of about 845 km south of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 100-120 kmph. TC-Maha is likely to intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) by tomorrow and track further west/northwestwards for next two days and then recurve northeast towards Indian Gujarat.

Currently, there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area. However, fishermen are advised to remain careful and avoid into deep sea from Monday. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 0800 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 6
Issue Date: 2 November, 2019 12:06 PM

Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the South East Central Arabian Sea

The Severe Cyclonic Storm "MAHA" over the eastcentral Arabian Sea has moved northwestwards during last 12 hours and located at 0800 PST of 2nd November 2019 around Lat 16.4°N and Long 68.3°E at a distance of about 940 km southeast of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 90-110 kmph. TC-Maha is likely to intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) during next 12 hours, track further west/northwestwards for next two days and then recurve northeast towards Indian Gujarat.

Currently, there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area. However, fishermen are advised to remain careful and avoid into deep sea from Monday.

The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 0900 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 5
Issue Date: 2 November, 2019 11:48 AM

Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the South East Central Arabian Sea

The Severe Cyclonic Storm "MAHA" over the eastcentral Arabian Sea has moved northwestwards during last 12 hours and located at 2000 PST of 1st November 2019 around Lat 16.0°N and Long 69.0°E at a distance of about 1000 km southeast of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 90-110 kmph. TC-Maha is likely to intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) during next 24 hours, track further west/northwestwards for next three days and then recurve towards northeast.

Currently, there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 2020 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 4
Issue Date: 1 November, 2019 10:53 AM

Severe Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the Eastcentral Arabian Sea

The Severe Cyclonic Storm "MAHA" over the eastcentral Arabian Sea has moved north-northwestwards during last 12 hours and located at 0800 PST of 1st November 2019 around Lat 15.4 N and Long 71.5 E, at a distance of about 1140 km southeast of Karachi with maximum sustained surface winds of 90-110 kmph. TC-Maha is likely to track further northwestwards and intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) during next 24 hours.

Currently there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

IR Satellite imagery at 0940 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 3
Issue Date: 31 October, 2019 11:22 PM

Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the East central Arabian Sea

The cyclonic storm 'MAHA' over the east central Arabian Sea has moved north-northwestwards during last 12 hours and located at 2000 PST of 31st October, 2019 around Lat 13.3N and Long 72.5E, at a distance of about 1400km southeast of Karachi. TC-Maha is likely to track northwestwards and intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) during next 24 hours.

Currently there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone.

The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 2
Issue Date: 31 October, 2019 01:24 PM

Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the South East Central Arabian Sea

The cyclonic storm MAHA over the southeast Arabian Sea has moved north-northwestwards during last 12 hours and located at 0800 PST 0f 31st October, 2019 around Lat 11.5°N and Long 72.9°E. TC-Maha is likely to track northwestwards and intensify more as a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) during next 24hours.

The system is too far away from Pakistan coast, hence has no threat at present.

The Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

Satellite imagery of MAHA at 1000 PST 31 Oct 2019
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi

Advisory# 1
Issue Date: 30 October, 2019 11:14 PM

Cyclonic Storm MAHA in the South East Central Arabian Sea

Spokesman of Met Office informed that the deep depression previously located over the South-east Arabian Sea has rapidly intensified into a Cyclonic Storm 'MAHA' during last six hours and lay centered at 2000 PST of 30 October 2019 around Lat 9.0°N and Long 74.1°E. TC-Maha is likely to track northwest wards and intensify more as severe cyclonic storm (SCS) during next 24 hours.

Tropical Cyclone Warning Center of PMD is regularly monitoring the intensity and track of this Tropical Cyclone. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast of the system updates through PMD website.

Satellite imagery at 1500 PST
Issued By: Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre, Karachi