Cyclone can intensify into storm within hours, says Met Office

Cyclone can intensify into storm within hours, says Met Office

Pakistan

'Pakistan experiences 60pc more rainfall than usual in August 2024'

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Meteorological Department Director General Mahr Sahibzad Khan says cyclone has formed in Arabian Sea,170 kilometres east of Karachi, and could intensify into storm in six hours or so. 

At a press conference on Friday, he revealed that Pakistan had experienced 60 per cent more rainfall than usual in August while overall rainfall was 137 per cent above normal.

Sindh witnessed a 318 per cent increase, Gilgit-Baltistan 158 per cent, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 25 per cent and Punjab 11.1 per cent. 

"Cyclone has formed in the Arabian Sea, about 170km east of Karachi and could intensify into a storm within six hours, affecting parts of Balochistan," he said. 

Read more: Heavy rain causes disruption across Pakistan; casualties reported 

The fishermen have been advised to avoid sea expeditions until Sept 1 due to cyclone’s impact.