Cyclone Tauktae poses no threat to Pakistani coastal areas: PMD
PMD has advised fishermen of Sindh to suspend their activities till 19 May 2021.
KARACHI (Dunya News) - Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued new advisory and stated that none of the Pakistani coastal area is under threat from cyclone Tauktae, however under its influence, dust/thunderstorm-rain are likely to occur in some parts of Sindh.
Giving update on the cyclone, PMD stated that the very severe cyclonic storm has gained more strength and moved North/northwestward at a speed of 18 Kmph during last 12 hours and is at a distance of about 730 km south of Thatta and 800 km south-southeast of Karachi.
Maximum sustained winds around the system centre are 190-210 Kmph gusting 230 Kmph. The system is likely to move further northward and cross Indian Gujarat by 17 May night/ 18 May morning, it added.
The PMD has said that none of the Pakistan coastal areas are under threat, however under its influence, dust/thunderstorm-rain with few moderate to heavy falls and gusty winds of 40-60 Kmph are likely to occur in Tharparker, Umerkot & Sanghar districts and at isolated places of Badin district during 17- 19 May 2021.
Mirpurkhas and Tando Allahyar districts may receive moderate rainfall accompanied with gusty winds of 25-30 kmph, meanwhile very hot and dry weather with occasional gusty winds likely to continue in Karachi, Hyderabad, Shaeed- Banzirabad, Badin & Thatta districts till tomorrow.
However, the department has warned that the gusty winds may affect the fruit orchid of above stated areas and sea conditions will remain rough to very rough.
It has also advised fishermen of Sindh to suspend their activities till 19 May 2021.
