Cyclone "BIPARJOY" Update: Reduced Intensity and Northward Progress

 

Cyclone "BIPARJOY" Update: Weakened Intensity and Northward Progress

During a recent broadcast, Sardar Sarfaraz, the Chief Meteorologist of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in Sindh, provided updates on the cyclone's status. He mentioned that the storm's intensity had decreased somewhat, alleviating concerns about a dangerous situation in Karachi. Sarfaraz reassured the public that the cyclone would exit the city from the south.

Additionally, Sarfaraz informed viewers that the cyclone was presently moving in a northward direction. He predicted that its rotation would then shift towards the northeast, potentially impacting or passing through Keti Bandar in Sindh and the Indian state of Gujarat.

The Chief Meteorologist also indicated the likelihood of light to moderate rainfall in Karachi on the current day. However, he alerted that the city could expect heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. This information was confirmed by the latest advisory issued by the PMD.

According to the PMD advisory, the cyclone had shifted further north-northwestward over the previous six hours. Its current position was reported to be near latitude 21.8°N and longitude 66.4°E, approximately 350 kilometers south of Karachi, 360 kilometers south of Thatta, and 300 kilometers southwest of Keti Bandar.

Based on the existing upper-level steering winds, the PMD advisory projected that the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) named "BIPARJOY" would likely continue its northward track until the morning of June 14. Subsequently, it was expected to recurve northeastward and make landfall between Keti Bandar in Southeast Sindh and the coast of Indian Gujarat on the afternoon or evening of June 15. The cyclone's intensity was anticipated to be that of a VSCS, with sustained winds of 100-120 km/h and gusts reaching 140 km/h.

This detailed information from the PMD and Chief Meteorologist Sarfaraz provides valuable insights into the cyclone's current position, expected track, and potential impact on Karachi, Keti Bandar, and the Gujarat coast.

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