Biparjoy subsides, storm waves returns to normal

Karachi: The Cyclone Byparjoy has subsided as the stormy waves of the sea have also started to return to normal, the Meteorological Department predicted the normal weather in a day or two.

Due to the strong waves, thousands of fan shells came to the beach of Karachi. According to experts, fan shells are sold for three to four dollars in foreign countries. The meat inside these shell is exported to Southeast Asian countries.

Sea water entered Chasma Goth, but there was no harm to the population. Rerhi Goth fishermen are worried about not going to the open sea for fishing for a week.

Earlier, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) forecasted that the storm has weakened after crossing the coast of Indian Gujarat, after the reduction in intensity, it was decreased from ‘very severe’ to ‘severe’. The intensity will change into depression after the intensity further decreases by today’s (Saturday) evening. The wind speed around the center is 80 to 100 kmph.

According to NDMA, the potential impact of the storm on Pakistan's coastline depends on further developments. The relevant agencies are ready to deal with any emergency, people should be cautious until the full impact of the storm is over.

Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz stated that the risk of Cyclone Biparjoy from Karachi has been removed. The cyclone has crossed Jakhao Port in Gujarat and the adjacent border. Due to the storm, the wind speed is 120 km per hour. Waves in Northeast Arabian Sea are 10 to 15 feet high, the storm made landfall 270 km east of Karachi.

Meteorology Department

According to the Meteorological Department, the cyclone will weaken by this evening, after making landfall near the Gujarat-India-Pakistan border, it is moving further towards Gujarat.

The intensity of Biparjoy will change from Category 3 to Category 2, with waves of 10 to 15 feet high around the storm, and will become a hurricane depression by this evening.

One person was killed due to lightning strike in Jhado area of Mirpurkhas while intermittent rain continued. Electricity supply was suspended due to rain.

The threat of Cyclone Biparjoy to hit Karachi's coast has been averted, however, its effects are still visible in the form of flooding on the beach.

There are tidal waves and high waves in the sea, the water has moved away from the shore. The Meteorological Department says that there is a possibility of light and heavy rain in the city today.

Cyclone Biparjoy has reached near Keti Bandar. The water level on the beach of Keti Bandar has increased and the sea waves have started to rise. Meanwhile, along with the strong wind, heavy rain has also started in the coastal areas.

Biparjoy completed landfall on Indian Gujarat coastline. Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said that Cyclone is located at a distance of 125 km from Keti Bandar, 255 km from Karachi and 165 km from Thatta. It would may turn into a weak cyclonic storm, which is expected to become a depression by this evening.

On the other hand, the effects of Biparjoy began to be visible in Sajawal and Tharparkar also, heavy rains started in both the areas. It is raining intermittently in Mithi, Islamkot, Deplo, Chhachroo and Kaloi.

Rainwater has accumulated on the roads in Mithi and Islamkot, people are facing difficulties in transportation.