Summary The ban will be applicable on coastal areas including Clifton, Hawke’s Bay and Sandspit, he said.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Siddiqui on Thursday imposed section 144 over coastal areas, barring the citizens from sea bathing. Governor Sindh directed the Metrological department to constantly update the public about the cyclone threat, Dunya News reported.
Following the cyclone threat gearing up in the Arabian Sea, Karachi commissioner imposed section 144 over the coastal areas and banned sea bathing. Commissioner directed the concerned institutions to ensure the immediate imposition of the section 144.
He said that the ban will be applicable on coastal areas including Clifton, Hawke’s Bay and Sandspit.
Meanwhile, Governor Sindh directed the Met department to constantly update the public about the cyclone threat. Governor also directed the concerned authorities to complete preparations as part of precautionary measure.
The bracing is despite Metrological Department’s ruling out that any of Pakistan’s coastal areas were under threat following the tropical cyclone 02A (Nanauk), however some isolated rain and thundershowers expected along Sindh-Mekran coast on Friday/Saturday.
According to Met Office, the sea conditions along Pakistan coast may be rough to very rough from Friday evening to Sunday night. Therefore, the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea during the period.
"The cyclone is located at Lat. 18°N and Long. 64°E, about 680 kms south-southwest of Karachi, is likely to move further west-northwest ward (towards Oman Coast) with a speed of 10 km/hr." the Met Officer reported.
The TC 02A is likely to further intensify into a Severe Tropical Cyclone in next 24 hours with a maximum sustained wind speed of 50-60 knots gusting up to 80 knots.
After 48 hours, the TC may start weakening gradually and there is high probability of its dissipation over the water (near Oman Coast) before making landfall.
