The well-marked low pressure area (WML) over East-Central Arabian Sea has intensified into depression and lay centered around latitude 17.1 N, longitude 73.0 E, which is about 1058 km southeast of Karachi.

It is likely to move eastwards and cross Indian coast near Konkan around mid-day.

Currently, there is no threat to any Pakistani coastal area.

This is the last watch in this regard.

Intensification of Low Pressure Area (LPA) over East-Central Arabian Sea

The low-pressure area (LPA) over East-Central Arabian Sea has intensified into a well-marked low pressure area (WML) and lay around latitude 17.7 N, longitude 72.5 E, which is about 985 km southeast of Karachi.

Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to intensify further into a Depression (strong LPA) during next 24 hours and is expected to move initially towards north.

Currently, there is no threat to any Pakistani coastal area. PMD’s Cyclone Warning Center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will keep the relevant quarters abreast.

A low-pressure area (LPA) has formed over East-Central Arabian Sea at around latitude 16.4 N, longitude 71.9 E, which is about 1075 km southeast of Karachi.

Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to intensify further into a Depression (strong LPA) during next 36 hours and expected to move initially towards north.

Currently, there is no threat to any Pakistani coastal area. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will keep the relevant quarters abreast.

Formation of Low Pressure Area (LPA) over East-central Arabian Sea

The upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to mid-tropospheric level over East-central Arabian Sea off North Karnataka-Goa coasts (India).

Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region during next 12 hours. Thereafter, it is likely to move nearly northwards and intensify further into a depression during subsequent 36 hours.

PMD’s Cyclone Warning Center, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and will issue the update accordingly. The concerned authorities are requested to keep themselves abreast through PMD advisory.