Cyclone moves closer to Karachi, next 36 hours critical

Karachi: The distance of the cyclone “Beeper Joy” from the Arabian Sea became less and less from Karachi.

According to the Department of Meteorology, the high-level storm Biperjoy, formed in the Arabian Sea, is still heading towards the Pakistani coastal areas, the next 36 hours are very important, the distance of the storm from Karachi remained 850 km. The cyclonic storm, which has developed into a severe storm with maximum winds of 150 kmph, is gradually moving in the direction of the coastal areas of Pakistan (coastal areas of Sindh, Balochistan) in its path.

In the 9th alert issued by the Meteorological Department, it is said that currently there is no fear of a direct impact of the storm on any Pakistani coastal location, however, the effects of this storm may cause rains, gales, strong winds and flooding in the sea. The storm is located 850 km south of Karachi, the distance of Cyclone Beparjoy is 980 km from Thatta and 990 km from Mara, the storm will continue to move towards the north and northeast during the next 18 to 24 hours.

According to the Department of Meteorology, heavy rains with strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in the coastal areas of Sindh Makran from the evening of June 13. The strong winds may damage vulnerable properties. Fishermen should avoid going into the sea from June 11 until this time Do this until the system dissipates as the storm surge in the Arabian Sea could cause severe flooding with waves as high as 25 to 28 feet.

Fishermen anchored their launches at various jetties in the city

On the other hand, due to the possible impact of the storm on Karachi, fishermen have started anchoring their launches at various jetties in the city. According to the spokesperson of Coastal Media Center Kamal Shah, a warning has been issued for fishermen not to go to the open sea from June 12 in view of the storm. has been done

He says that the fishermen of Lagigoth, Ibrahim Hydari coastal areas of Karachi have parked their boats on the banks. Contact has been initiated.

KPT has issued an alert for ships

Meanwhile, Karachi Port Trust has also issued emergency guidelines for the safety of ships and port facilities in view of the hurricane. In the alert issued by KPT, it has been stated that all shipping activities will remain suspended in case of strong winds of 25 nautical miles. Vessels carrying vehicles shall not operate in sea breezes of 20 nautical miles.

KPT has directed that vessels should be moored with double ropes and wires, captains of vessels may request early departure to take vessels away from storm effects as per the changing weather conditions, port authorities said. Two emergency frequencies have also been issued to communicate with, captains of ships in outer anchorage have also been asked to be on alert and instructed to keep the ships moving instead of standing still.

Pilots have been asked to take instructions from management to bring ships to port or take them out to sea in adverse conditions. Cargo ship operations should be stopped in case of wind speed of 35 nautical miles, KPT Night Navigation said. In view of the effects of the storm, night navigation will be suspended, night navigation will be done at the discretion of the Port Authority, all harbor craft will be kept in safe areas of the port.

Double bunking of ships will be prohibited at KICT terminal, the terminal management has been instructed to keep emergency fender party ready while the control towers are updated every six hours about the weather conditions of the ships within Karachi port limits. It has also been directed to do.