The latest cyclone to hit Karachi was Cyclone Biparjoy, which made landfall on June 9, 2023. The cyclone intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm before making landfall, with maximum sustained winds of 130-150 kilometers per hour. The cyclone caused widespread damage in Karachi, with flooding, power outages, and damage to property. At least 10 people were killed in the storm.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning for another cyclone, Cyclone Gulab, which is expected to make landfall in Balochistan on June 12, 2023. Cyclone Gulab is currently a severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kilometers per hour. The cyclone is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm before making landfall.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has advised people in coastal areas to take precautionary measures, including:
- Evacuate to safer areas if advised to do so by local authorities
- Stay indoors during the storm
- Avoid driving in areas with high winds and flooding
- Secure loose objects that could be blown away by the wind
- Have a plan in place for what to do if the power goes out
- Stay informed about the latest weather conditions and updates from local authorities