Trends - Cyclone Biparjoy

As Karachi suffers from merciless heat, some suffer more than others

The adverse effects are not only witnessed in the form of heatwaves on land but also wreak havoc in the oceans — Cyclone Biparjoy is the latest example.

Updated 13 Jun, 2023 04:34pm

Evacuations under way as Biparjoy barrels toward Sindh’s coastal belt

According to the latest advisory, the cyclone is now 380km south of Karachi; NDMA chief says 100,000 people to be evacuated by June 15; DHA says voluntary evacuations from some areas in Karachi begins tonight.

Updated 14 Jun, 2023 12:19am

Missing resilience

The transformation of Karachi’s landscape has left little room for disaster resilience.

Updated 13 Jun, 2023 09:13am

Tackling disaster

ACCORDING to the latest weather models, the approaching ‘extremely severe cyclonic storm’ Biparjoy is likely to...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 07:19am

Karachi throwing precautions to the wind

Orders such as removal of billboards, evacuation of weak buildings not being followed.

Updated 13 Jun, 2023 10:35am

Govt orders evacuations as Cyclone Biparjoy nears Pakistan’s coast, ‘cloudburst expected in Karachi’

PMD says Biparjoy now 550km away from Karachi; DHA Karachi recommends voluntary evacuation for residents of Seaview and Darakhshan.

Updated 12 Jun, 2023 11:56pm

Why is Karachi dug up — District Central’s festival of roadworks

Broken roads in the city's most populated district have left residents tiptoeing through a minefield.

Updated 12 Jun, 2023 12:05pm

Biparjoy turns into ‘extremely severe cyclonic storm’

Area between Keti Bandar, Indian Gujarat seen as most vulnerable; CAA asks authorities to ensure safety of lightweight aircraft.

Updated 12 Jun, 2023 07:31am

Public urged to stay away from shorelines as Cyclone Biparjoy likely to intensify in next 24 hours

NDMA says cyclone can hit southern, south-eastern parts of Sindh on June 13; CM Murad asserts Sindh govt "fully prepared".

Updated 11 Jun, 2023 10:47pm

Gathering storm

ALTHOUGH experts had earlier said that the very severe storm Biparjoy was unlikely to significantly affect Pakistan,...

Updated 11 Jun, 2023 09:27am

Authorities on toes as Cyclone Biparjoy draws closer

Fishermen advised not to venture in open sea from today.

Updated 11 Jun, 2023 09:53am

Cyclone Biparjoy now 910km away from Karachi

Ban imposed in Karachi on going into "sea for sailing, fishing, swimming or bathing" while DHA advises citizens to stay alert; India puts coastal states on alert.

Updated 10 Jun, 2023 07:21pm

Why is Karachi dug up — DHA’s drainage dilemma

A massive stormwater drain project is under way in Karachi's DHA, but with rains just around the corner, residents have already termed it a "100pc failure".

Updated 16 May, 2023 03:03pm