Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the storm is likely to hit India’s Gujrat between May 17th and May 18th with wind speeds of around 150-170 km per hour at its epicenter.
Cyclone Tukate is at a distance of 1,000 kilometers from Karachi and poses no threat to any of Pakistan’s coastal areas.
‘Typhoon Tauktae is no threat to Pakistan’s coastal strips,’ said PMD Director Sardar Sarfraz.
Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas and several other cities in Sindh are expected to receive downpour. However, no rain is expected in Karachi, he added.
Tropical Cyclone “TAUKTAE” Alert No 7
Issue Date: 16 May, 2021 09:25 PM
The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “TAUKTAE” has moved Northward at a speed of 15 Kmph during last 12 hours and now lay centered at 2000 PST of 16 May 2021 near latitude 16.8N and longitude 72.4E,#Tauktae pic.twitter.com/LhiQ2yLRNu
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) May 16, 2021
at a distance of about 1000 km south-southeast of Karachi. Maximum sustained winds around the system centre are 150-170 Kmph gusting to 190 Kmph. The system is likely to move further north/northwest-ward and cross Indian Gujarat by 17 May night/18 May morning.#Tauktae
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) May 16, 2021
PMD has advised fishermen not to venture into sea till May 19th as sea conditions will remain rough due to the storm.
Meanwhile, Tando Allahyar districts may receive moderate rainfall accompanied with gusty winds of 25-30 km per hour, meanwhile very hot and dry weather with occasional gusty winds likely to continue in Karachi, Hyderabad, Shaeed- Banzirabad, Badin and Thatta districts till tomorrow.
