The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that the depression over the east-central Arabian Sea has shifted northeastward during the past 24 hours. The weather system is now positioned about 880 kilometers south-southeast of Karachi and 510 kilometers west-southwest of Veraval, Gujarat (India).
According to the PMD’s Cyclone Warning Center in Karachi, the system continues to move in a northeasterly direction. However, there are currently no direct threats to Pakistan’s coastal areas, though fishermen have been advised to remain cautious and avoid deep-sea ventures due to rough sea conditions.
The department further stated that the depression could intensify if it encounters favorable sea surface temperatures and wind patterns. Meteorologists are closely tracking the system to determine whether it could evolve into a tropical storm over the coming days.
Experts noted that such weather patterns are common during this time of year when the Arabian Sea remains active due to lingering monsoon influences and rising ocean temperatures. Any significant development in this system could bring rainfall to coastal regions of Sindh and Balochistan.
Karachi residents have also been advised to stay updated on official weather forecasts. The city, already experiencing fluctuating humidity and heat, could face light rain or gusty winds if the depression edges closer to the coast.
Meanwhile, environmental analysts have linked frequent cyclonic activities and shifting sea behavior to climate change, which is altering weather patterns across South Asia. Unpredictable ocean systems are becoming more frequent, posing new challenges for coastal safety and disaster preparedness.
In related environmental updates, Punjab cities are currently choking under heavy smog as pollution levels rise sharply. Authorities in major cities have imposed emergency measures to curb industrial emissions and restrict vehicle movement highlighting how both sea and air conditions are being disrupted by worsening environmental stress.
The PMD will continue to issue regular updates on the Arabian Sea depression, urging the public to follow official advisories rather than relying on unverified social media reports. For now, the system poses no immediate danger but remains under close observation.
