Cyclone Shakti, currently traversing across the northeastern Arabian Sea, is moving closer to the coast of Pakistan as it gains strength, a report from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has stated.
The weather system is situated approximately 390 kilometers south-southwest of Karachi. In the past 12 hours, it has continued to progress westward due to favorable atmospheric conditions.
The PMD indicated that the cyclone is expected to follow this path until October 5, after which it may shift northwest towards the central-northern Arabian Sea. In the next 24 hours, a further change in direction is anticipated, with a movement toward the east-northeast while gradually weakening.
Wind speeds at the center of the cyclone were measured between 110 and 125 kilometers per hour on Saturday evening. The department cautioned that this will result in high sea waves in the northern Arabian Sea.
Winds along the Sindh coast could reach speeds of up to 55 kilometers per hour, creating rough and hazardous sea conditions. Fishermen have been urged to refrain from deep-sea activities until conditions improve.
The Cyclone Warning Centre in Karachi is diligently monitoring the movement and intensity of the weather system.