The distance of the storm is more than Karachi and less than Kati Bandar, when the storm hits, torrential rains are expected in the affected areas, it will move at a speed of 140 km per hour. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz



Karachi (Urdu Point Newspaper Latest. 14th June 2023) Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz has said that the cyclone has turned its direction towards the northeast, the distance of the cyclone has increased from Karachi and has decreased from Kati Bandar. Torrential rains are expected, will move at a speed of 140 km. According to Arwai News, the storm has turned towards the northeast, the storm is 370 kilometers to the southwest of Karachi, the storm is 290 kilometers to the southwest of Katy Bandar, the distance of the storm is more than Karachi and Katy is reduced to a monkey.

The storm is 335 km south-west of Thatta, the cyclone will make landfall tomorrow between Keti Bandar and Indian Gujarat.

Cyclone Birjoy has winds of 150 to 160 kmph with gusts of 180 kmph. 30-foot waves are expected around the center of the storm, with sustained winds of 100 to 120 km/h in affected areas, with gusts of up to 140 km/h in affected areas.

Stormy rains with thunder and lightning are expected in the affected areas, the series of stormy winds and rains will continue till June 17. Furthermore, Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman told the press conference along with Chairman NDMA that the storm will hit tomorrow at around 11 o'clock. Kati will hit Bandar, the true intensity of the cyclone will be known tomorrow, the cyclone is moving away from Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tharpak may be more affected by the cyclone, request the public to cooperate with the relevant institutions, the Prime Minister said. A committee has been formed to monitor the storm, evacuation of people from coastal areas is underway.

Chairman NDMA said that preparations are complete to deal with the storm, Pakistan Army and Rangers have rescued a large number of people and shifted them to relief camps, food and medical facilities are being provided in the affected camps. Watch Urdu Point's detailed report on the approaching cyclone towards Pakistan: