KARACHI, June 6: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday issued an advisory about the formation of a tropical cyclone in the eastern Arabian Sea, saying that it would cause rains in the metropolis by Friday.

Weatherman Naeem Shah said that as an initial effect of this cyclonic activity, temperatures would rise in Sindh and Punjab provinces following a change in wind pattern.

He said that the city was likely to receive rains by June 10 (Friday) as a result of the formation of the tropical cyclone.

The advisory issued by the Met Office says: “Latest meteorological data indicates that a well-marked low pressure area has developed in the Eastern Arabian Sea near western coast of India…The current sea surface temperatures (around 30 degree centigrade) and other meteorological parameters are favourable for the development of a depression (strong weather system) during the next 24 hours.”

The Met Office advisory places the low-pressure area at 19.3°N and 75°E.

In June last year, cyclone Phet roared past Karachi before it made landfall on the coast of Thatta district. It left a trail of destruction in its wake, particularly along the Makran coast.

Meanwhile, the maximum temperature in the city was 37 degrees centigrade on Monday with 57 per cent humidity, a measure of the amount of moisture in the air.

The Met Office forecast hot and humid weather in the metropolis for Tuesday, saying the maximum temperature could range between 36 degrees centigrade and 38 degrees centigrade.

Opinion

Editorial

Judiciary’s SOS
Updated 28 Mar, 2024

Judiciary’s SOS

The ball is now in CJP Isa’s court, and he will feel pressure to take action.
Data protection
28 Mar, 2024

Data protection

WHAT do we want? Data protection laws. When do we want them? Immediately. Without delay, if we are to prevent ...
Selling humans
28 Mar, 2024

Selling humans

HUMAN traders feed off economic distress; they peddle promises of a better life to the impoverished who, mired in...
New terror wave
Updated 27 Mar, 2024

New terror wave

The time has come for decisive government action against militancy.
Development costs
27 Mar, 2024

Development costs

A HEFTY escalation of 30pc in the cost of ongoing federal development schemes is one of the many decisions where the...
Aitchison controversy
Updated 27 Mar, 2024

Aitchison controversy

It is hoped that higher authorities realise that politics and nepotism have no place in schools.