No threat to Pakistan's coast from cyclon Nanauk: Met Office
Fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea during the period.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Metological Department on Thursday reported that none of the area of Pakistan is under threat from the tropical cyclone 02A (Nanauk), however some isolated rain and thundershowers expected along Sindh-Mekran coast on Friday/Saturday.
According to Met Office, the sea conditions along Pakistan coast may be rough to very rough from Friday evening to Sunday night. Therefore, the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea during the period.
"The cyclone is located at Lat. 18°N and Long. 64°E, about 680 kms south-southwest of Karachi, is likely to move further west-northwest ward (towards Oman Coast) with a speed of 10 km/hr." the Met Officer reported.
The TC 02A is likely to further intensify into a Severe Tropical Cyclone in next 24 hours with a maximum sustained wind speed of 50-60 knots gusting up to 80 knots.
After 48 hours, the TC may start weakening gradually and there is high probability of its dissipation over the water (near Oman Coast) before making landfall.
