Met office rules out tsunami threat for Pakistan

Tsunami warning was issued for 28 countries across Indian Ocean after 8.9 magnitude quake struck Indonesia.Director General Meteorological Department, Arif Mehmood told the media that after tsunami warning to Pakistan, the department was deeply monitoring situation however there was no tsunami threat to Pakistani shores.He said the department was also monitoring effect of earthquake.Arif Mehmood said Pakistan Meteorological Department has continuous connection with Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii.He informed the height of tsunami wave would be different at different locations as it would forward and will be weaker while entering into Arabian Sea where Pakistani coastal line is located.“A tsunami watch means there is the potential for a tsunami, not that one is imminent” he added.Meanwhile, safety measurements were also observed at Karachi and Gawader sea ports.According to Qasim Ports Authority, ships docked at ports in Karachi and Gawadar were attached with double supports.Two Pakistani port cities Karachi and Gawadar were also among hazard costal cities warned for tsunami. --Online