Pakistani Mounted Policemen patrol on horseback at the popular Seaview Beach in Karachi on June 4, 2010. Pakistan issued a danger warning on June 4 over Cyclone Phet, which may hit the coast packing winds of 120 kilometres an hour, as relief workers were on standby to evacuate residents forcibly if needed.
KARACHI: There is no potential threat to the Karachi Port, said Commander Coastal Area, Admiral Tayyab Ali during a press conference on Saturday.
He stated that 70 per cent of the population along the coastal belt had been moved to safer places and camps.
“No more fishermen in the turbulent waters. There are reports about some missing boats, but in total about eight boats are missing,” he added.
He also said that Cyclone Phet was losing intensity, however, heavy rains could wreak havoc at Sindh shores.
Earlier authorities in coastal regions of Pakistan are preparing for high winds and possible flooding and destruction from an approaching tropical storm.
The National Disaster Management Authority had said Saturday that 7,000 people had been moved to safety from low-lying areas close to the southern city of Karachi.
Tropical Storm Phet, downgraded from a cyclone, hit Oman on Friday, killing 12 people and causing heavy rains and winds.
The meteorological office said the storm is expected to make landfall in Pakistan early Sunday with winds of up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour. About 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) of coastline could be affected.
The weather had already affected Pakistanis as 20 peoples had been killed due to torrential rains and winds in Baluchistan, Sindh and Punjab.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Cyclone Warning Center, the direction of the cyclone was towards the north-east, which is the location between Karachi and Pasni.
The center informed all the provincial authorities about the effects of the cyclone.
Pakistan Navy, provincial departments and other bodies were on high alert.
Also on Saturday, sever rains with gusty winds were reported in Balochistan and Punjab. Thirty people were also injured as a result of those.
Chief Minister of Balochistan, Nawab Aslam Raisani immediately released Rs.50 million for any possible emergency which could be caused by Cyclone Phet.
Pasni, Gwadar and other coastal areas have reported having no electricity due to heavy rains. High tides have also been observed in the Jiwani waters.
He stated that 70 per cent of the population along the coastal belt had been moved to safer places and camps.
“No more fishermen in the turbulent waters. There are reports about some missing boats, but in total about eight boats are missing,” he added.
He also said that Cyclone Phet was losing intensity, however, heavy rains could wreak havoc at Sindh shores.
Earlier authorities in coastal regions of Pakistan are preparing for high winds and possible flooding and destruction from an approaching tropical storm.
The National Disaster Management Authority had said Saturday that 7,000 people had been moved to safety from low-lying areas close to the southern city of Karachi.
Tropical Storm Phet, downgraded from a cyclone, hit Oman on Friday, killing 12 people and causing heavy rains and winds.
The meteorological office said the storm is expected to make landfall in Pakistan early Sunday with winds of up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour. About 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) of coastline could be affected.
The weather had already affected Pakistanis as 20 peoples had been killed due to torrential rains and winds in Baluchistan, Sindh and Punjab.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Cyclone Warning Center, the direction of the cyclone was towards the north-east, which is the location between Karachi and Pasni.
The center informed all the provincial authorities about the effects of the cyclone.
Pakistan Navy, provincial departments and other bodies were on high alert.
Also on Saturday, sever rains with gusty winds were reported in Balochistan and Punjab. Thirty people were also injured as a result of those.
Chief Minister of Balochistan, Nawab Aslam Raisani immediately released Rs.50 million for any possible emergency which could be caused by Cyclone Phet.
Pasni, Gwadar and other coastal areas have reported having no electricity due to heavy rains. High tides have also been observed in the Jiwani waters.
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