Cyclonic Storm Biparjoy has converted into a Depression and now lies over southwest Rajasthan in India and southeast Sindh (Tharparker), Met Office said in its report on Saturday. The cyclone over Rann of Kutch moved further northeastward during last 12 hours near Latitude 24.4°N and Longitude 71.2°E. Arabian Sea cyclone Biparjoy lashed southeastern districts of Sindh with heavy to very heavy rainfall in last 24 hours with Tharparker district focal point, receiving maximum rain. Light rain or drizzle may also be expected in Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Matiari, Dadu, Jamshoro, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Naushahro Feroze, Larkana, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Jacobabad and Shikarpur districts today. Balochistan’s fishermen have been advised to resume fishing from today, while Sindh fishermen have been asked to venture into the sea from tomorrow.


Source:   The Nation
June 17, 2023 13:43 UTC