Cyclone’s distance from Karachi further reduced, dust storm in the city

Karachi: The distance of the cyclone from Karachi has decreased to 410 km due to which dusty winds have started blowing in the city and dust storm has also occurred in some places.

The Meteorological Department has issued the 16th cyclone alert, according to which the storm is 410 km away from Badin.

According to the Meteorological Department, during the last 12 hours, the direction of the cyclone remained towards the north, while the track of the storm will remain towards the north until the morning of June 14. It will cross the Indian state of Gujarat. Winds at the center and sides of the storm are 160 to 180 km/h with maximum gusts of 200 km/h.

Due to the cyclone, the coastal areas of rural Sindh may receive 300 mm of rain with thunderstorms, while Karachi is likely to receive rain from Tuesday evening. Karachi may record 100 mm of rain in 24 hours due to the effects of cyclone.

During the likely impact, in case the cyclone reaches the coastline of Southeast Sindh, widespread gale, thundershowers, heavy rains with gusty winds will occur in Thatta, Sajawal, Badin, Tharparkar and Umarkot districts from June 13 to 17. Gusts of strong winds are possible with a speed of 80 to 120 km per hour recorded.

In the sea surrounding the center and flanks of the storm and the maximum wave height is being recorded at 35 to 40 feet, the Sindh Red Crescent has initiated the evacuation of the population near the coastline in Badin, Monday. Many families have been moved to safer places, the process of moving to permanent buildings will continue today.

Evacuation of citizens from coastal areas continues

Evacuation of people from coastal cities continued overnight in anticipation of the storm. 13,000 population of Keti monkey is at risk with 3,000 displaced overnight, 5,000 population of Ghorbari is at risk with 100 people shifted to safe place while 4,000 population of Shahid Fazal Rahu is threatened by storm. of which 3000 have been transferred.

Badin’s 2,500 population is at risk, of which 540 have so far been shifted to safer places. Shahbandar’s population of 5000 is at risk of cyclone so 90 people are evacuated overnight, Jati’s population of 10,000 is at risk of cyclone so 100 people are evacuated overnight. Kharo Chan’s population of 1,300 is at risk, of which 6 people were evacuated overnight.

So far 6836 people out of 40800 have been transferred and the transfer of the remaining people will continue throughout the day. The administration will also continue to relocate the people of Thatta, Badin and Sajawal districts.

Sindh Chief Minister said that people do not want to leave their homes but there is no other option but to shift them to a safe place. The Chief Minister appealed to the people to cooperate with the administration and move to a safe place.

Fresh troops of Pakistan Army deployed for security measures

A high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister of Sindh to take precautionary measures to avoid the potential cyclone Biper Joy, in which DG Rangers Sindh GOC Hyderabad Garrison and other relevant officers participated in the meeting to avoid Biper Joy. A strategy was formulated and fresh troops were deployed as security measures, taking the services of the Pakistan Army.

Instructions have been issued by the Pakistan Army to all garrisons on an emergency basis to provide full assistance and rescue to the people in view of the hurricane. Heavy contingents of the army have been dispatched from Hyderabad, Badin and Malir cantts.

In total, about 90,000 civilians are to be evacuated from the coastal areas of Thatta, Sajawal and Badin to safe places. Prepared for

More than 40 buildings in Karachi have also been identified for immediate evacuation in view of the dangers, the Pakistan Army will play its full role in the front line to prevent all kinds of damage and provide full assistance to the people.

Tweet of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has contacted Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah regarding the possible hurricane. He assured the full cooperation of the government, God willing we will overcome this situation with the cooperation of the people.

I just spoke to CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and discussed the preparations to deal with the cyclone. I commend the Sindh government for the arrangements it has made under the leadership of the Chief Minister. I assured the Sindh government of complete support of the federal…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 12, 2023

The Sindh government has canceled the holidays of all the district officers and employees

In view of the effects of the cyclone, the Sindh government has canceled the holidays of all district officers and employees and has ordered the establishment of control rooms in the coastal districts including Karachi. In addition, the order has also been made to remove the materials on the buildings under construction. has been issued.

The health department and KMC hospitals have been put on high alert while DMCs and cantonments have been instructed to remove the billboards. Evacuation of residents from dangerous buildings and shifting to safe places and all Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to set up relief camps.

The Sindh government has issued directives to install waterboard dewatering pumps, district administration, rangers and coast guard to ensure implementation of Section 144 and take safety measures by talking to owners of glass buildings.

Apart from this, the CEO of K Electric has been ordered to ensure the safety of lives from electric poles and to ensure uninterrupted power supply to pumping stations.

High sea level

Due to strong winds in the city due to the storm, while the water level in the sea has also risen, water has entered the temporary shelters built at Ibrahim Haidari, DHA Golf Club, Hawke’s Bay.

Exams postponed due to storm and rain

The Commissioner Karachi issued a notification to suspend all educational activities in view of the storm and rain, after which the Intermediate Board postponed the examinations on June 14 and 15, while the University of Karachi also suspended the teaching process on June 14 and postponed the examinations. Announced.

K Electric has issued an alert

The electricity transmission company in the city has alerted all the staff and canceled the holidays in view of the rains while instructing the citizens not to touch electrical appliances during the rains.

Contact of Federal IT Minister Murad Ali Shah

Federal Minister for IT Aminul Haque contacted Murad Ali Shah by telephone and assured him to maintain mobile and internet service during the storm and also offered cooperation on behalf of his ministry.

Cleaning of storm drains could not be done

During the possible rains in Karachi, arrangements for cleaning the rain drains could not be made, signboards have also been installed in different areas of the city, while Commissioner Karachi has issued orders to remove billboards from the city.

Provincial Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah imposed an emergency in the Local Government Department in view of Cyclone Biper Joy and ordered the officers and staff of Sindh Solid Waste Management (SSWMB), KDA, DMCs, KMC to be on emergency duty. have been released.

Emergency visits of the Chief Minister to the city

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah made a surprise visit to the city of Karachi on June 15 to avoid any untoward incident in view of fears of stormy winds to remove billboards, neon signs, traffic signboards and other poorly installed installations. can be ensured.

Murad Ali Shah, accompanied by Chief Secretary Sohail Rajput and Commissioner Karachi Iqbal Memon, started his visit without protocol from Shahrah Faisal FTC Building, Nursery.

Billboard structures/foundations were installed near the airport. Seeing them, the Sindh Chief Minister directed the commissioners to take steps to remove them immediately. Sindh Chief Minister visited an old building in Quaidabad where not only people were staying but billboards were also displayed on its roof.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the government of Sindh has completed all its possible safety preparations in relation to the cyclone. Do not go out, there is a risk of cloudburst in Karachi.

The Provincial Information Minister and Sindh Government spokesperson also appealed to the citizens

Provincial Minister for Information and Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab appealed to the citizens not to leave their houses unnecessarily during rain and storm and protect their lives.

Rescue operation of Pak Navy

Pakistan Navy troops helped evacuate around 1000 people from Gothas adjacent to Shahbandar to a safe place and rescued 64 fishermen from the sea.

Governor of Sindh announced to give one month ration for 15 thousand victims

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesuri has said that emergency measures are being taken in every case in view of the storm, in this regard, he is in constant contact with the relevant authorities and is also being briefed on the situation. He said that the people associated with employment on the sea and coastal belt have become unemployed, even the stoves of their houses have been extinguished, so it has been decided to give one month’s ration to the victims.

100 mm rain likely in Karachi

The Chief Meteorologist told the Commissioner Karachi Iqbal Memon and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority in a briefing that the rain has started in the sea while 100 mm of rain is expected in Karachi from June 15 to 17 with a wind speed of 60 km per hour.

On this occasion, Commissioner Karachi issued a helpline number to help the citizens and said that citizens can contact 1299 in case of any emergency.

The storm may change direction on Wednesday, the Meteorological Department said

The Meteorological Department says that the cyclone formed in the southeast of the Arabian Sea has remained 410 km south of Karachi. Biperjoy will change direction on Wednesday, but the storm will hit Harketi Bandar and Indian Gujarat on Thursday afternoon.

According to the Department of Meteorology, winds of 140 km per hour can blow in the coastal areas of Pakistan during the impact of the storm, during which a dangerous increase in the height of the waves is expected, while there may be rain and wind in the city.

Sindh Solid Waste Management has imposed an emergency

According to the spokesperson Sindh Solid Waste Management Board, in view of the expected cyclone, camps have been set up to provide relief to the citizens while the staff is active with all the arrangements and awareness campaign has also been started. He said that teams have been formed to deploy sanitary workers at all road points.

Police holidays cancelled

Additional IG Karachi canceled the leave of police officers in view of the cyclone and issued orders to all field commanders to remain in their areas during rains. The Additional IG has also directed the police to strictly implement Section 144 on the coast and the traffic police to ensure smooth flow of traffic during rains.