Karachi- Cyclone Asna Moves Westward; Karachi Braces for Two Days of Heavy Rain. Cyclone Asna, which previously posed a threat to Karachi, has begun moving away from the city. Currently situated about 200 kilometers southwest of Karachi, the storm is heading west towards Muscat and Oman, where it is expected to dissipate in the sea, according to the Meteorological Department.
Omani reports indicate that Cyclone Asna is 900 kilometers from Oman’s coast, with winds reaching speeds of 40 miles per hour. Rainfall is anticipated in Oman’s coastal areas when the storm is about 760 kilometers away.
Although Karachi is no longer directly threatened by the cyclone, the city and surrounding regions are still experiencing severe weather. Over the next two days, Karachi is expected to see both light and heavy rain, with winds blowing at 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, influenced by the distant cyclone.
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Meteorologist Anjum Nazir confirmed that the storm is moving towards Muscat and will likely end up dissipating in the sea. While the immediate danger has passed for Karachi, residents should remain cautious due to the ongoing weather conditions.
In recent hours, the cyclone has shifted westward from the Indus coast, now positioned approximately 200 kilometers southeast of Ormara and 440 kilometers southeast of Gwadar. The cyclone is generating winds of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour in affected regions, with these intense conditions expected to continue until August 31 in Sindh’s Dadu district and until September 1 in Balochistan’s Hub, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, and Gwadar districts.
Under the cyclone’s influence, areas such as Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Sajawal, Hyderabad, and several others are experiencing increased rainfall and thundershowers. Heavy rains are also likely to cause waterlogging in coastal and low-lying areas of Makran.
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The cyclone previously brought strong winds and heavy rains to Karachi, causing flooding in various areas, including Hawke’s Bay, Mauripur, Clifton, Defense, Korangi, Landhi, Quaidabad, Malir, and Shah Faisal Town. In Hawke’s Bay, rising sea levels have breached huts and reached nearby roads. Authorities have warned residents to avoid the sea for the next two days, and fishermen are advised to stay off the water until August 31 in Sindh and until September 1 in Balochistan.
Flight operations at Karachi airport are heavily disrupted due to the cyclone. Severe weather conditions have forced several international flights to divert, with some experiencing significant delays. A Qatar Airways flight from Doha was rerouted to Muscat, while a flight from Addis Ababa landed in Karachi after a detour. Additionally, 12 flights from Karachi have been canceled, and a PIA flight to Islamabad has been delayed by over eight hours. Flights from Istanbul and Bahrain have also faced delays.
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The Karachi Port Trust has issued a high alert, suspending ship operations and advising vessels to secure their moorings to prevent accidents. Port staff and departments are on high alert to ensure safety and secure port operations.
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