Cyclonic Storm Maha 910 KM away from Karachi: PMD

KARACHI: A second cyclonic storm ‘Maha’ is brewing in the Arabian Sea, is currently 915 kilometers away from Karachi, said Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), ARY News reported on Saturday.

The Severe Cyclonic Storm Maha over the east-central Arabian Sea has moved north-northwestwards and was located at Latitude 15.4 North and Longitude 71.5 East with maximum sustained surface winds of 90-110 kmph, Pakistan Meteorological Department said.

‘Maha’ is likely to track further northwestwards and intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) during next 24 hours, the met office said.

Currently there is no threat to Pakistan coastal area.

Moreover, Cyclone Kyarr after losing its cyclonic force has dissipated in the Arabian Sea.

Around 20 villages of Keti Bandar, Joho, Kharo Chhan, Garho and Bohara along the coastal area of Thatta district suffered the sea intrusion due to sea water surge under the influence of Cyclone Kyarr.

Protective dykes at various coastal areas of the district came under immense pressure of the seawater, while a 30-feet wide breach developed at an embankment near Joho.

Two coastal village, Goth Umar Utradi and Lado Sondai have submerged, while the seawater moving towards Joho.

Karachi’s Rerhi Goth, Latt Basti and Chashma Goth as well as some other coastal areas of the spiraling city suffered from surging water of the Arabian Sea.