GEO 436 KARACHI: The storm brewing up near Pakistan coastline in Arabian Sea has further intensified, Geo News reported Wednesday. The Meteorological Department warned fishermen against going to open sea and directed them to back up by today's evening. According to Met Department, the cyclone is assuming more fury 950 kilometers to southwest of Karachi. The ferocious hurricane would make landing at Pakistan's coastline after 24 hours, as it is likely to force entry into Sindh coastal areas at night between Friday and Saturday. The Met Department said the cyclone Phet is advancing at a pace of 6 nautical miles and may turn towards Pakistan after crashing into Oman. The fierce storm could unleash heavy downpours couple with gale-force winds in coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Under the influence of tropical cyclone formed in Arabian Sea, Widespread rain associated with strong gusty winds is also expected in Sindh including Makran coast between Thursday to Saturday. WMO’’s Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) has assigned name “PHET” to the tropical cyclone formed in Arabian Sea on Tuesday evening. PHET is a Thai word pronounced as Pet, meaning “Diamond”.
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