The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan has issued a fresh alert regarding tropical cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ at 1:00 AM on June 15, 2023.
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Sindh 1122 Deploys 60 Ambulances Along Coastal Belt Ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy
Karachi, June 14, 2023: The Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services 1122 has taken proactive measures in response to the approaching tropical cyclone Biparjoy by deploying 60 ambulances along the coastal belt of Sindh.
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BIPARJOY to Make Landfall, Triggering Widespread Impacts on Pakistan, Indian Coasts on June 15
Islamabad, June 14, 2023: BIPARJOY, a very severe cyclonic storm, is projected to make landfall along the coasts of Pakistan and India on June 15. With winds reaching speeds of 100-120 km/h and gusts of up to 140 km/h, the cyclone is expected to bring significant disruptions and potential hazards to the affected regions, according to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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Severe Cyclonic Storm BIPARJOY Expected to Hit Pakistan and India, Alert Issued
A severe cyclonic storm named BIPARJOY is forecasted to make landfall in Pakistan and India on June 16, 2023, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan.
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BIPARJOY Strengthens in East-central Arabian Sea, Expected to Impact Southern Sindh
Karachi, June 11, 2023 – The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) named “BIPARJOY” has intensified over the east-central Arabian Sea and is currently moving in a north-northeastward direction.
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Pakistan Met office issues thundershower alert from August 14
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday issued warnings of thundershower and urban flooding in various parts of the country.
In a statement, the Met Office informed a depression has developed in Arabian Sea which is likely to move towards west along Makran coast.
“Due to this weather system monsoon currents are continuously penetrating in southern parts of the country,” it added.
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Another low pressure (LPA) is likely to approach Sindh on 16th August. Under the influence of this weather system:
• Rain-wind/thundershower (with few heavy falls) is expected in Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir from 14th to 16th August with occasional gaps.
• Widespread rain-wind/thundershowers (with scattered heavy to very heavy falls) are expected in Sindh and Balochistan from 16th to 18th August with occasional gaps.
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Possible Impacts:
• Heavy Rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad and Mirpurkhas from 14th to 18th August.
• Flash flooding is expected in Qilla Saifullah, Loralai, Barkhan, Kohlu, Mosa Khel, Sherani, Sibbi, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Turbat, Panjgur, Pasni, Jiwani, Ormara, Gwadar and hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan during the forecast period from 14th to 18th August.
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• Heavy Rains may generate urban flooding in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Faisalabad, Lahore and Gujranwala on 14th (night) to 16th August.
• Flash flooding is expected in local Nullahs of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Shakargarh, Sialkot, Narowal, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Dir, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu and Kashmir on 15th & 16th August.
• Rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, Ghizer and Skardu during the forecast period.
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• Fisherman are advised to remain more cautious from 16th to 18th August.
• Travelers and tourists are advised to remain more cautious during the forecast period.
The met office advised all the concerned authorities to remain alert and to take necessary precautionary measure during the forecast period.
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Pakistan MET issues alert for heavy rains, flooding
KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued alert for heavy rains and flooding in various parts of country from August 10, 2022.
Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Kashmir, Islamabad, northeast Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, eastern Balochistan and southeastern Sindh from 06th to 09th August with occasional gaps.
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Rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls) are expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and parts of Balochistan from 10th to 13th August with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts:
Heavy Rains may generate urban flooding in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Faisalabad, Lahore and Gujranwala on 08th and from 10th to 12th August.
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Flash flooding is expected in local Nullahs of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Shakargarh, Sialkot, Narowal, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Dir, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu and Kashmir on 08th and from 10th to 12th August.
Heavy Rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad and Mirpurkhas from 11th to 13th August.
Flash flooding is expected in Qilla Saifullah, Loralai, Barkhan, Kohlu, Mosa Khel, Sherani, Sibbi, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Turbat, Panjgur, Pasni, Jiwani, Ormara, Gwadar and hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan during the forecast period.
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Catchment areas of Ravi, Jhelum and Chenab may receive heavy downpour causing water level to rise significantly during the forecast period.
Rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, Ghizer and Skardu during the forecast period.
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Weather alert of wind-thunderstorm issued for ports
A significant weather alert has been issued for ports and fishermen as the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Center (JMICC) anticipates severe weather conditions on July 29 and 30, 2019. Authorities have been urged to implement precautionary measures to mitigate potential impacts.
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