- Storm moving to the west-southwest, says Met Office.
- Cyclone Shakti is 480 km Southwest of Karachi.
- Winds of 40-55 km/h are expected along the coast of Sindh.
Karachi: Shakti Cyclonic storm is not expected to The news reported on Sunday.
The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) has said that the cyclone, however, will bring sea conditions, strong winds and light rain to coastal districts during the weekend.
According to the tropical cyclones warning of the weather office in Karachi, Shakti was about 480 kilometers southwest of Karachi on Saturday night.
The storm has been moving to the west-southwest and it is likely to track more towards the central parts of the Arabian Sea Sea and the northwest of the Arabic sea before curving to the east-northeast at the end of Sunday.
Meteorologists expect to be gradually weaken after recurrence, reducing the threat of any direct land in Pakistan.
The PMD said that although the cyclone does not represent an immediate danger to the coast of Sindh, its external rain bands can cause isolated showers in the isolated districts of Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hub, Lasbela, Awaran and Kech.
Karachi is expected to remain partially murky and humid, but it is unlikely that the system moves moderately to strongly unless the system moves closer to the coast.
However, the conditions of the sea are expected to remain dangerous for small boats and fishing vessels.
Winds of Squality are expected from 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, bursts of up to 55 kilometers per hour, along the coast of Sindh, while near the center of the storm, the winding force winds could reach 120 kilometers per hour with gusts of up to 135 kilometers per hour.
The PMD has advised fishermen to avoid venturing in deep waters until at least Sunday night.
When explaining the dynamics of the cyclone, the weather experts said that Shakti formed due to the intense convection on the warm temperatures of the sea surface that exceeds 31 ° C in the Northeast Sea of Arabia, a common condition for cyclogenesis in early October.
The system quickly intensified in a “severe cyclonic storm”, since it took energy from the air loaded with moisture and the warm layer of the upper ocean.
However, it is expected that the presence of a strong wind shear of higher level and drier air to its north will wely weaken it once it moves to colder waters.
“Cyclone Shakti is not on a clue to hit Sindh directly, but will create dangerous conditions of the sea and intermittent rain in some coastal areas,” said a senior PMD official. “We are continuously monitoring its trajectory and intensity, and more notices will be issued as the system evolves.”
Satellite images on Saturday showed dense groups of clouds around the brain and spiral bands of the storm that extend outward, indicating a sustained force in the sea. For late Sunday, Shakti is expected to move to the east-northeast and lose intensity, becoming a deep depression before dissipating open.
The authorities, including the Provincial Authority for Disaster Management (PDMA), the Navy of Pakistan and coastal development agencies, have been alerted to remain vigilant and guarantee the preparation in case of sudden changes in the path or intensity of the storm.
Meteorologists noticed that the Arabic sea has seen an increase in cyclonic activity in recent years, largely attributed to the increase in sea surface temperatures and changing climatic patterns.
While most systems move away from the coast of Pakistan, the risk of tides, dizzy storms and coastal floods remains significant for vulnerable fishing communities along Sindh and Baluchistan.
Residents of coastal areas have been urged to remain informed through official PMD updates, avoid unnecessary movement near the coast and ensure that small boats are safely coupled until climatic conditions stabilize.
