ISLAMABAD: Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Senator Sherry Rehman advised fishermen in coastal areas to avoid venturing into open sea due to prevailing tropical cyclone BIPARJOY formed over Southeast Arabian Sea.

In her message regarding cyclone, she said as per weather advisory issued by Pakistan Meteorological Department Cyclone Biparjoy was moving towards north and northeast after changing its direction.

Senator Rehman said cyclone might move further towards Pakistan’s Makran coast as it continued to change and it may intensify further. She added that fishermen were advised not to venture out into open sea from Monday, June 12 until system passes over Arabian Sea.

“Coastal areas may be affected due to high tides. All concerned authorities especially PDMA Sindh and Balochistan are advised to review preparations. Ensure public safety for people living in coastal areas and create awareness among people,” Sherry Rehman said.

She underlined that there was possibility of rain, thunder and strong winds from night of June 13 to morning of June 14 in coastal area of Sindh and Makran. “We are vigilant and continuously monitoring storm and also collecting information from 6 international sources,” She added.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 10 2023

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