The local administration issues a notification stating that exams, education seminars, summer camps, and other activities should be canceled or rescheduled from June 14, 2023, until the end of the storm.


Karachi: In light of the imminent arrival of the Very Severe Cyclonic System (VSCS) Biparjoy, the Sindh government on Tuesday announced the cancellation of all examinations starting from tomorrow (Wednesday). The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Karachi and India's Gujarat on Thursday.
Karachi's Assistant Commissioner, Abid Qamar Shaikh, issued a notification stating that exams, education seminars, summer camps, and other education-related activities should be canceled or rescheduled from June 14, 2023, until the end of the storm. The decision aims to ensure the safety of human lives and avoid inconvenience to the public.
The cyclone is predicted to impact the coastal areas of Karachi Division, bringing heavy rains and storms to the city.
As per the latest advisory from the Pakistan Meteorologist Department (PMD), the cyclone has moved further north-northwestward. Biparjoy is currently located approximately 410km south of Karachi and 400km south of Thatta, near Latitude 21.2°N and Longitude 66.6°E.
The Met Office has reported maximum sustained surface winds of 150-160kmph with gusts up to 180kmph around the center of the system. Sea conditions around the center are described as phenomenal, with a maximum wave height of 30 feet.

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