Super cyclonic storm Kyarr over west-central Arabian Sea has weaken into a very severe cyclonic storm on Wednesday, according to the Met Office.

Kyarr lays centered near Lat19.6°N and Long 62.0°E with maximum sustained surface winds of 160-180 kilometers per hour. It is now at about 790 kilometers southwest of Karachi, 645 kilometers south of Gwadar and 365 kilometers from southeast of Masirah Island, Oman. Kyarr is likely to divert south-westward, weakening gradually and track towards Gulf of Aden.

There is no direct threat to Pakistan coast; however, due to exceptionally strong winds around the system's centre and roughness in sea, there is a risk of water inflow in low-lying islands at the time of high tides. Light to moderate rain-thunderstorm is expected at a few places in lower Sindh and along Makran Coast during Thursday and Friday. Fishermen are advised not to venture in open sea till Oct 31.

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