The Meteorological Department has issued an urgent alert about a developing cyclone in the northeastern Arabian Sea, located about 250 kilometers east-southeast of Karachi.
Currently, the system is categorized as a deep depression and is drifting slowly west-southwest. Favorable environmental conditions suggest it may intensify into a cyclone.
Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz explained that while the system is moving slowly at present, it is expected to strengthen as it progresses further into the sea. “The system is likely to gain strength and become a cyclone by tomorrow morning as it encounters more favorable sea conditions,” Sarfraz said.
The storm, which has been named Cyclone Asna by the Pakistan Meteorological Department, is anticipated to bring heavy rains and strong winds to various districts in Sindh and Balochistan.
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The areas likely to be affected by the developing cyclone include Karachi, Hyderabad, Tharparkar, Badin, Thatta, Sajawal, Matiari, Umarkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Dadu, and Shaheed Benazirabad.
The Meteorological Department has also issued warnings for the districts of Hub, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, and Gwadar, predicting heavy rains and strong winds through September 1.
In preparation for the storm, fishermen are advised to refrain from going out to sea from August 31 to September 1 due to hazardous conditions expected in the waters.
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The Meteorological Department is actively monitoring the situation and will issue the next tropical cyclone advisory at 10 PM tonight. Residents in the affected regions are advised to stay updated and take appropriate measures to protect themselves.
In the past 24 hours, Sindh has experienced substantial rainfall. Tharparkar district received the highest amount, with 347 mm of rain, according to the latest report from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Karachi recorded a total of 190 mm of rain, with Sarjani Town experiencing the highest local rainfall of 30 mm. Other districts also saw significant rainfall, including Mirpurkhas with 143 mm, Hyderabad with 116 mm, and Badin with 112 mm.
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The Meteorological Department has reported maximum wind speeds of 67 km/h at Masroor base and 52 km/h at Faisal base.
With the PMD forecasting up to 200 mm of rain in Karachi and 500 mm in other cities across Sindh, authorities are on high alert and are preparing to implement immediate measures to prevent urban flooding.
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