Dear Colleagues,

 

I’m writing to alert Shelter NFI CCCM sector colleagues in Sindh Province on Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (BIPARJOY) over East-central Arabian Sea, which will be entering the province around 13 June, as per attached advisory received from Pakistan Meteorological Department.

 

Potential Impact:

• With its probable approach to the southeast Sindh coast, widespread wind-dust/thunderstorm rain with some very heavy/extremely heavy falls accompanied with squally winds of 80-100Km/hour likely in Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, Tharparker & Umerkot districts during 13-17 June.
• Dust/thunderstorm-rain with few heavy falls & accompanied with squally winds of 60-80 Km/hour likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allayar, Mirpurkhas districts from 13/14 June -16 June.
• Squally (high intensity) winds may cause damage to loose & vulnerable structures (Kutcha houses).
• Storm surge of 3-3.5 meters (8-12 feet) expected at the land falling point (Keti Bandar and around).
• Fishermen are advised not to venture in open sea till the system is over by 17 June, as the Arabian Sea conditions may get very rough/high accompanied with high tides along coast.

 

Therefore, as per our preparedness including stocks and capacity, sector partners in the mentioned districts are requested to stay alert and ensure effective response in case of disaster. Sector is monitoring the situation and will be sharing information accordingly.

 

Kind Regards