The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that Cyclone Asna has moved away from Karachi’s coast, reducing the threat to the city. Although the 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 the cyclone’s departure, Karachi will likely experience light rain or drizzle over the next 24 hours. The PMD expects the sky to stay partly cloudy, with intermittent light showers in the city. Winds, which were strong due to the cyclone, have now weakened, with current wind speeds recorded at 12 kilometers per hour from the northeast.
With these developments, the PMD has given the 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.
PMD Director General Mehar Sahibzada Khan stated that while the 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.
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The 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 the weather updates and be prepared for light showers as the day progresses.