Dated: 7th June, 2010
0900 PST
Cyclone Update No. 16
Tropical Cyclone PHET Weakened into a Low Pressure Area
Tropical Cyclone after landfall along Sindh Coast last evening at around 2130 PST has
weakened rapidly into a Well-Marked Low Pressure Area and has moved towards Indian
Rajasthan. As such, there is hardly any chance of heavy rain in Sindh including Karachi.
This system has caused heavy rainfall in lower Sindh last night, and Southern parts of
Coastal areas also impacted by Storm Surge of 12-14 feet high sea waves. As the system has
moved towards Rajasthan, the coastal areas of country are now safe for all activities including
fishing activities. The fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan can resume their activities forthwith.