Pakistan’s port city, Karachi, has a long and illustrious history that dates back to the 1800s. After the British took control of it in 1839, the British Army’s regional headquarters were located there. From a fishing hamlet, the city quickly grew into a significant port for the Indus River basin. …
Read More »Cyclone Biparjoy live updates: Mass exodus as typhoon nears costal areas in Pakistan, India
A cyclone that is traveling three kilometers per hour toward the coasts of Pakistan and India is expected to have a severe atmospheric effect on the coastal regions of the two neighboring countries, forcing the authorities of both nations to organize a mass evacuation from the coastal towns. The cyclone …
Read More »Timeline: 130-year history of cyclones ravaging Pakistan
LAHORE: Pakistan’s encounter with cyclones began on July 10, 1894, when a typhoon made landfall in Sindh. The next year, a strong storm hit the Makran Coast of Balochistan. These results provide information on the cyclonic influence in 1947 split zones. Cyclones that do develop in the Arabian Sea, a …
Read More »Is Karachi airport closing due to Biparjoy?
Karachi: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) refuted the shutdown of Jinnah International Airport on Wednesday, even as Biparjoy approaches the port city and the internet is ablaze with rumors and false information. A CAA official said to Geo News that although pilots get daily information on wind speed and weather conditions, …
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