KARACHI: The depression over the east-central Arabian Sea has continued to move northeastward over the past 24 hours and is now positioned around 810 kilometers southeast of Karachi and about 430 kilometers southwest of Veraval, Gujarat (India), the Met Office reported.
A depression over the Arabian Sea has shifted northeastward and is currently located around 810 kilometers from Karachi, according to the latest update from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The system, which initially developed as a low-pressure area, has gradually intensified into a depression. Meteorologists report that it continues to move in a northeasterly direction, with the potential to further strengthen over the next 24 hours due to favorable sea surface temperatures and atmospheric conditions.
Although the PMD has clarified that no direct threat to Pakistan’s coastal belt currently exists, authorities are closely monitoring its path. The department has advised fishermen not to venture into the deep sea until conditions stabilize, as rough seas and strong winds are expected in offshore areas.
Meanwhile, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, and adjoining coastal regions may experience partly cloudy weather, gusty winds, and occasional drizzle in the coming days as a result of the system’s outer influence.
The PMD’s tracking models suggest that the depression may either dissipate over the sea or transform into a tropical storm, depending on evolving environmental factors. Emergency and maritime departments remain on alert as precautionary measures continue along the Sindh and Makran coasts.
