Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that Cyclone Asna has moved away from Karachi’s coast, reducing the threat to city. Although, cyclone once raised concerns, it is now located about 500 kilometers southeast of Karachi, 350 kilometers south and southeast of Ormara, and 260 kilometers southeast of Gwadar.
Even with cyclone’s departure, Karachi will likely experience light rain or drizzle over the next 24 hours. PMD expects the sky to stay partly cloudy, with intermittent light showers in the city. Winds, which were strong due to cyclone, have now weakened, with current wind speeds recorded at 12 kilometers per hour from northeast.
With these developments, PMD has given green light to fishermen in Sindh to resume their sea activities starting today. However, they advised fishermen in Balochistan to stay cautious and avoid deep-sea fishing for another day, as there are still some concerns about the cyclone’s residual impact.
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PMD Director General Mehar Sahibzada Khan stated that while immediate danger from Cyclone Asna has passed, the storm initially formed off the coast near Karachi and Gwadar, which could have brought heavy rainfall to the western coastal areas.
PMD also mentioned that sea breezes could return to Karachi by evening or night, which might bring some relief and stabilize the local weather conditions further. Residents should remain aware of weather updates and be prepared for light showers as the day progresses.