(Islamabad)— The following Statement may be attributed to Spokesperson NDMA.
In latest development, as reported by Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and International Weather Models on June 10, 2023, Tropical Cyclone BIPARJOY is currently located in the Northern Indian Ocean with sustained winds of 150 km/h, the storm is predicted to strengthen and maintain its intensity for the next 24 hours, with a possibility of significant shifts in its position. As per report, BIPARJOY cyclone is located approximately 910km from Karachi and 890km south of Thatta while maintaining speed of 150km/h at its center. The tropical cyclone likely to impact coastlines which are potentially exposed to damaging winds, storm surge and flooding.
NDMA has already officially forewarned the relevant authorities and instructed to conduct preparedness measures proactively about cyclone in coastal areas in its probabilistic projections about unprecedented extreme climatic events in May, 2023.
However, NDMA urges public to stay informed about cyclonic activity. General public is advised to stay away from shorelines and follow local authorities’ guidance in any emergency situation.
