Typhoon in Pacific Ocean Limits Rain Activity in Sindh, Says Pakistan Meteorological Department

Islamabad, — A tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean near Vietnam and Laos has shifted regional weather dynamics, limiting the chances of significant rainfall in Sindh, including Karachi, according to a statement issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The PMD explained that whenever the Pacific Ocean becomes active, weather activity in the Bay of Bengal tends to decrease. Currently, moisture from the Bay of Bengal is being drawn toward the Pacific, reducing the potential impact of a weather system that was previously expected to affect Sindh from August 27.

As a result, there is now little to no chance of heavy rainfall in Sindh until the end of August. However, light rain or drizzle may occur in Karachi and other parts of the province during this period.

Meanwhile, Vietnam is bracing for the landfall of what is being described as the strongest typhoon of the year — Typhoon Kajiki. According to Reuters, the storm is generating wind speeds of up to 166 km/h (103 mph) and is expected to hit Vietnam’s central coastal areas by this afternoon.

In response, the Vietnamese government has initiated large-scale evacuations, shutting down airports and schools. More than half a million people are being relocated to safe zones, and all fishing boats have been ordered to remain docked. Airports in Thanh Hoa and Quang Binh provinces have been closed, and airlines including Vietnam Airlines and VietJet have canceled several regional flights.

Authorities have issued warnings of heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides as Typhoon Kajiki approaches.